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SO05 SWX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,491 mi
Last recorded80,491 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 80,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,589 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,148 miles

creaking noise from top mountings.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,350 miles

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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,350 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKETS TEMPORARY REPAIR.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,574 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,559 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,534 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,005 miles

cut in outer sidewall n/s/ r tyre

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 SWX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

SO05 SWX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SO05 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 SWX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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