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SL05 NLY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak at n/s/f cv boot

reverse light inop

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak at n/s/f cv boot

reverse light inop

Fail 7 Feb 2023 135,838 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak at n/s/f cv boot

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn at edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak at n/s cv boot

reverse light inop

Fail 3 Feb 2022 134,789 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn at edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak at n/s cv boot

reverse light inop

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 130,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 130,394 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,335 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,622 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 73,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,769 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 70,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,669 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,386 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil filler cap is missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,386 miles

oil filler cap is missing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,767 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,767 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,306 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 58,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,088 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 54,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 35,740 miles

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 NLY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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