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SO54 XGM

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under trays

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,824 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 90,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,540 miles

nearside front sill damaged

possible roughness starting nearside front wheel bearing

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,540 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front sill damaged

possible roughness starting nearside front wheel bearing

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 76,802 miles

Advise rear wiper split

Advise slight noise from N/S/F bearing

Advise wheel caps fitted unable to fully check wheel fixings

Advise x2 nails in O/S/R tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 76,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise backbox hanger snapped

Advise centre section hanger snapped

Advise rear wiper split

Advise slight noise from N/S/F bearing

Advise wheel caps fitted unable to fully check wheel fixings

Advise x2 nails in O/S/R tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,913 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,657 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,693 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 XGM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SO54 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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