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SM05 OGJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,565 mi
Last recorded161,565 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 161,565 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 161,559 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 83,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 83,566 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,434 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,434 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 25,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 OGJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OGJ, 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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SM05 OGJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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