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SM05 OBN

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,065 mi
Last recorded101,065 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,065 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 101,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 96,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2010 96,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 78,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Fail 23 May 2009 78,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 14 May 2008 62,406 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 OBN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

SM05 OBN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is SM05 OBN safe to buy?

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