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SO05 NKL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,996 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,488 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,827 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,002 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

bad cuts in nearsidef ront tyre sidewall

slight play at offside track rod end

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,656 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 NKL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

SO05 NKL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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