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SL05 TLZ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,303 miles

Rear exhaust strap snapped

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust strap snapped

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,267 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 51,089 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,948 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,281 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,434 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,848 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 12,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,000 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,049 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

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 TLZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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