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SL05 XYS

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,909 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 100,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 100,389 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,129 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 5 Mar 2015 78,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,321 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,597 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 46,597 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 42,577 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 37,654 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,656 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 XYS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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