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SM55 HWG

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,418 mi
Last recorded97,418 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,418 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,281 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CREEKING

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

REAR DISCS DETERIORATING

Fail 12 Aug 2016 95,281 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located COIL SPRING BOTTOM SEAT FOULING STRUCTURE TO EXCESS (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S AND O/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CREEKING

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS (2MM)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS (1.8MM)

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

REAR DISCS DETERIORATING

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,514 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,514 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 87,919 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,493 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,493 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 68,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,918 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,467 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 HWG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

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

Is SM55 HWG safe to buy?

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