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SM05 OBL

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,021 mi
Last recorded49,021 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,181 miles

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,751 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,185 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,546 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 29,839 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,399 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 OBL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM05 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

SM05 OBL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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