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SO05 KJK

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,238 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to detach

both front tyres wearing close to legal requirements

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2016 99,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to detach

both front tyres wearing close to legal requirements

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,214 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 84,214 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,932 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 56,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside front tyre low cosmetic tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,599 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,455 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 14,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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SO05 KJK 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 64.3%.

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 KJK, 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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SO05 KJK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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