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SM55 FBO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 160,768 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 154,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 154,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 142,744 miles

Alternator belt worn

Engine under guard loose

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 12 Oct 2016 131,479 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,479 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,701 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 107,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,119 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,511 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,509 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,542 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,542 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake light brake restriction felt on rotation of wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,601 miles

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

offside rear brake light brake restriction felt on rotation of wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,058 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,058 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 16,667 miles

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

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

Offside 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 FBO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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