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SM55 LZS

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 86,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,147 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,307 miles

Centre brake light in-op

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre brake light in-op

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offisde front tyre outer edge bald

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,465 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 73,424 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,435 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

O/S rear brake disc scored.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,834 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,834 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LZS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

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