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SO54 UOF

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,691 mi
Last recorded108,691 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 UOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 108,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,253 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 101,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,375 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,365 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.4.G.4e)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,355 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

evidence of diesel around tank but not leaking at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

evidence of diesel around tank but not leaking at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,640 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 44,931 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,570 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,570 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,111 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,370 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 30,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 25,101 miles

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

advise front tyres on 3mm.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,034 miles

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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SO54 UOF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO54 UOF, 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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SO54 UOF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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