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SO05 NHZ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,515 mi
Last recorded90,515 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 88,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,171 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 80,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,270 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,755 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake light bind when rotating wheels by hand

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake light bind when rotating wheels by hand

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,133 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,620 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 44,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 32,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,918 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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SO05 NHZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SO05 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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