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SM55 TJO

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 78,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 69,110 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,634 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 65,634 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,006 miles

Cut in wall of o/s/r tyre, not exposing canves.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind on both rear wheels.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,105 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 7 Nov 2012 56,105 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,231 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,134 miles

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

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2009 38,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,627 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 TJO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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