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SM55 LYC

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 100,970 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,965 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

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

Screenwash leak

Pass 3 May 2017 99,025 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall scrubbed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 99,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall scrubbed

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 96,313 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 96,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,362 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,782 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,335 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,333 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,061 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play on steering n/s

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,986 miles

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

both front disc corroded

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 LYC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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