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SL05 CXZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,226 mi
Last recorded92,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,295 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear tyre walls perishing (cracking)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,986 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,168 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack ok at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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SL05 CXZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 CXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL05 CXZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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