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SM55 HLA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,847 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,595 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade is split

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 83,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade is split

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 75,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,089 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,857 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,539 miles

Both front brake discs poor condition.

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls and treads.

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,409 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,323 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,323 miles

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 HLA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

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

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