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SM55 OAJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,405 mi
Last recorded88,405 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 OAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2015 88,405 miles

NSR wheel/brakes slightly binding.

Fail 29 Nov 2015 88,405 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR wheel/brakes slightly binding.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,258 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,063 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,028 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 60,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight wear in osf track rod end/

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,708 miles

slight wear in osf track rod end/

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,277 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,538 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on legal limit

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 OAJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM55 OAJ registered?

SM55 OAJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 OAJ safe to buy?

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