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SL05 XFJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,396 miles

The N/S and O/S front coil springs are corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,280 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

The N/S and O/S front coil springs are corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,394 miles

Front axle (1) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Front number plate is loose but not likely to fall off at the time of the inspection (6.3.1,b)

Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing requires some manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5,b)

Nearside Front steering track rod ball joint is slightly worn (2.2.B.1,f)

Nearside Rear bumper end not correctly secured as intended (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm (rear) bush is slightly deteriorated (2.4.G,2)

Offside Front anti - roll bar linkage top ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated (2.4.G,2)

Offside Rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1.C.1,e)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E,1)

Rear passenger's door's check - straps are weak in operation (6.2.B.1,c)

Spare wheel heavily corroded (4.2.A.1,a)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The stop lamps operate with a delayed reaction (1.2.1,b)

The vehicle battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,714 miles

Front battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack to track rod ball joint(s)/bearing is worn (2.2A.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bush is splitting/deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Front Upper suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bush is splitting/deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear passenger's door will not latch correctly unless closed gently (6.2B.1a)

Rear stop lamps ALL do not illuminate immediately the pedal is depressed (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack to track rod ball joint(s)/bearing is worn (2.2A.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bush is splitting/deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Front Upper suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bush is splitting/deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear passenger's door will not latch correctly unless closed gently (6.2B.1a)

Rear stop lamps ALL do not illuminate immediately the pedal is depressed (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,796 miles

(1.2.1b)The stop lamps intermittently do not illuminate immediately the foot brake is depressed,clearly indicating that a fault is present

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecurely mounted

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack track rod ball joint(s)/bearing are worn

(2.4G.2)The nearside rear axle void bush is starting to split and deteriorate,but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The offside rear axle void bush is starting to split and deteriorate,but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,796 miles

(1.2.1b)The stop lamps intermittently do not illuminate immediately the foot brake is depressed,clearly indicating that a fault is present

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecurely mounted

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack track rod ball joint(s)/bearing are worn

(2.4G.2)The nearside rear axle void bush is starting to split and deteriorate,but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The offside rear axle void bush is starting to split and deteriorate,but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 23 May 2014 74,412 miles

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.3f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering track rod ball joint is slightly worn

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 21%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.2B.1a)The nearside rear passenger's door check strap is deteriorating in its function and operation,indicating that service is required

(6.2B.1b)The offside rear passenger's door does not latch securely if the door is not closed gently,clearly indicating that service is required

(6.2B.2)The nearside rear passenger's door latch/lock securing devices are loose and require service

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 23 May 2014 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.3f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering track rod ball joint is slightly worn

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc faces are wearing thin,it is recommended that they are checked prior to renewal against the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc faces are wearing thin,it is recommended that they are checked prior to renewal against the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded acorss axle (2) is at 19%,indicating that service is required

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 19%,indicating that service is required

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.2B.1a)The nearside rear passenger's door check strap is deteriorating in its function and operation,indicating that service is required

(6.2B.1b)The offside rear passenger's door does not latch securely if the door is not closed gently,clearly indicating that service is required

(6.2B.2)The nearside rear passenger's door latch/lock securing devices are loose and require service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 16 May 2013 63,316 miles

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face condition at the manufacturer wear indicator position on the disc face is visually worn thin

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc inner face condition at the manufacturer wear indicator position on the disc face is visually worn thin

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.2B.1a)The nearside rear passengers door check -strap is worn

(7.3A.1)The instrument display RPM meter read out is faulty between 2000 - 3000 RPM on the display showing no actually read out.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 14 May 2013 63,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(2c)The instrument display fuel gauge is warning that the fuel level is low (Flashing segment)

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face condition at the manufacturer wear indicator position on the disc face is visually worn thin

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc inner face condition at the manufacturer wear indicator position on the disc face is visually worn thin

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.2B.1a)The nearside rear passengers door check -strap is worn

(6.2B.1c)The offside rear passengers door requires manual help to ensure that the door is clsed correctly,by not applying too much force when closing,otherwise the door does not close correctly

(7.3A.1)The instrument display RPM meter read out is faulty between 2000 - 3000 RPM on the display showing no actually read out.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,136 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,637 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 XFJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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