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SO05 UOU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

178,778 mi
Last recorded178,778 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 178,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 110,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 107,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,817 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 103,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,559 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 103,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,541 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking in tred

N/S/R lower outer sill damaged but not enough (in my opinion) to weaken the structural integrity of the vehicle.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/R (outer face) brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Nov 2014 100,541 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking in tred

N/S/R lower outer sill damaged but not enough (in my opinion) to weaken the structural integrity of the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/R (outer face) brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,847 miles

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

wiper marks to lower part of windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2013 93,794 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

wiper marks to lower part of windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,213 miles

slight wiper marks to windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2012 85,201 miles

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

slight wiper marks to windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2011 78,931 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 78,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 69,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r fog lamp insecure

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,468 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r fog lamp insecure

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,774 miles

scuffs on screen off wipers

small chips in screen

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 UOU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UOU, 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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SO05 UOU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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