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SM55 EBJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 EBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 94,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,434 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,434 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,774 miles

Nearside Rack end slight play

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,126 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 8 Jan 2015 73,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres uneven wear,worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/r tyre slight runout

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,327 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,076 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,880 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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SM55 EBJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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