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SL05 NUJ

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,581 mi
Last recorded117,581 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 117,580 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 18 Feb 2015 110,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 90,279 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL OR FUEL LEAK UNDER BONNET

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,279 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL OR FUEL LEAK UNDER BONNET

Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,278 miles

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

Metal cover around turbo loose

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

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 dampness along bottom off engine

Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Metal cover around turbo loose

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

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

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

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

Oil dampness along bottom off engine

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 NUJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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