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SM05 CWN

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 37,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,098 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,674 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 26,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,174 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 26,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 25,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 25,420 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,593 miles

high level brake bulb not working

Fail 19 Apr 2016 23,593 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake bulb not working

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 19,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres perrished.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 17,860 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE N/S/REAR TYRE S/WALL CRACKS

ADVISE O/S/FRONT TYRE S/WALL CRACKS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,966 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,066 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,066 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,009 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,763 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 9,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,694 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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SM05 CWN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM05 CWN, 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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What year was SM05 CWN registered?

SM05 CWN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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