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SM55 EBX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,535 mi
Last recorded42,535 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,535 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 42,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,769 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 37,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Both seatbelts slow to retract

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner track arms (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 35,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Both seatbelts slow to retract

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner track arms (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,446 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 33,446 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,480 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 31,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,756 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,697 miles

front discs slightly worn

o/s/r discs scored

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,822 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 EBX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EBX, 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 SM55 EBX registered?

SM55 EBX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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