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SO05 SXG

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 90,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,438 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,436 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 68,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,933 miles

exhaust back box bracket is broken and held on with wire.

exhaust centre pipe bracket has separated.

front and rear brake discs are thin/corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,109 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,488 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 24 Jun 2008 48,488 miles

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

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

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

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 SXG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol 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 SXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO05 SXG registered?

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

Is SO05 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 SXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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