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SO05 CZJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,542 mi
Last recorded130,542 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 130,542 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails. General underbody corrosion. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 127,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 127,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,719 miles

underbody and front brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion, front wishbone and rear axle bushes are showing signs of wear. foot brake pedal has slight travel.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,430 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs inner face lightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 28 Aug 2012 103,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs inner face lightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Off side rear brake disc corroded outter face

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,586 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,586 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,287 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,982 miles

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SO05 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SO05 CZJ, 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 SO05 CZJ registered?

SO05 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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