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SO54 XTL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,125 mi
Last recorded128,125 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 128,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 114,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,868 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 105,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 105,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake light works intermittantly

clutch release bearing noisey in operation

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 70,563 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,324 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 16 Jan 2008 44,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XTL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 XTL, 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 SO54 XTL registered?

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

Is SO54 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 XTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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