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SO05 PVW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 102,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Head light loose on mounts.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,882 miles

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

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

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Head light loose on mounts.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside head light loose,(broken mount)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,746 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside head light loose,(broken mount)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

third stop light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,881 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

third stop light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,333 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,483 miles

front discs worn

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,871 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,507 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 18,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PVW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

SO05 PVW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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