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SO05 SWZ

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,102 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,730 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 99,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,068 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,830 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,376 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded/scored also noise from wheel when rotated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded/scored also noise from wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,549 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn/corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

noise from offside front when rotated

oil leak from filter housing

radiator coolant leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine misfire and eml on

front brake discs and pads worn/corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

noise from offside front when rotated

oil leak from filter housing

radiator coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,938 miles

Engine oil leak from back of filter block

Fail 27 Jun 2009 49,938 miles

Engine oil leak from back of filter block

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,201 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 41,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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 SWZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

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