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SO05 SXE

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,851 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,592 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,592 miles

rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,895 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 89,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,448 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,448 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,663 miles

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

front & rear brake discs heavily corroded but not weakened will need replaced shortly

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front suspension lower arm rear bush started to split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,437 miles

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

front no.plate slight damage

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 SXE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

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