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SM55 FBU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,214 mi
Last recorded156,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 156,214 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine management light stays on

Fail 19 Jun 2017 156,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine management light stays on

Pass 21 Nov 2015 146,798 miles

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

engine managment light remains on after start up

Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light remains on after start up

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,379 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 130,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012
Fail 21 Sep 2012

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 187,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,489 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,172 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 FBU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

SM55 FBU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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