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SO05 PUY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,490 mi
Last recorded149,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 149,490 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 149,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 134,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,515 miles

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

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear door will not open from outside

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,376 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 45,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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 PUY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUY, 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 PUY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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