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SM55 LWF

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 144,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust frontpipe bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

nearside upper tail lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2016 82,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust frontpipe bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

nearside upper tail lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,408 miles

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes bonding split slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2015 95,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes bonding split slightly

Pass 1 May 2013 52,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/s rear brake sticking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 48,541 miles

both front tyres at 2-3mm

front wipers streaky

o/s/ wing mirror smashed

rear discs heavlly lipped

Fail 14 May 2012 48,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres at 2-3mm

front discs heavlly lipped and corroded

front wipers streaky

o/s/ wing mirror smashed

rear discs heavlly lipped

Pass 12 May 2011 44,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 44,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2010 39,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tail box hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 May 2010 39,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tail box hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 May 2009 33,707 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LWF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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