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SM05 YOR

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,440 mi
Last recorded103,440 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,440 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges and fairly close to legal limits.

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All 4 tyres worn on edges and fairly close to legal limits.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,504 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,504 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,135 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,773 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,773 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,065 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,597 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 41,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,866 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at manifold

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 YOR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

SM05 YOR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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