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SM55 AUK

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,047 mi
Last recorded94,047 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 AUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear under side of vehicle (advise wax oil)

Fail 2 Mar 2019 93,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine burning on exhaust catalyst (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished,also deep cut in wall

Spare tyre defective flat ()

advise both rear lamps,modified

engine cover fitted

undershield fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper arm stuck on (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight rumble (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished,also deep cut in wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

advise both rear lamps,modified

engine cover fitted

oil level on min. on prechecks

undershield fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 72,635 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,037 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,853 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,081 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,027 miles

rear brake pads sticking inside rear calipers

rear wiper blade torn

reverse light missing

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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SM55 AUK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SM55 AUK, 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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SM55 AUK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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