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SM55 MDJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,978 mi
Last recorded107,978 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 107,973 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Calliper (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,346 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 90,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,972 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,885 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,356 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,615 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 MDJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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