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SM55 LZA

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,130 mi
Last recorded59,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,334 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,082 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from o/s/f strut top area

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 17 May 2014 34,175 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,002 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,201 miles

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

rear exhaust band corroded

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust band corroded

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 13 May 2011 26,303 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly pitted around edges

rear silencer securing band slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2010 24,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 24,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sticker at tax disc should be in non swept area of windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,798 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sticker at tax disc should be in non swept area of windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,273 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 LZA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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