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SO54 XVP

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

81,653 mi
Last recorded81,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,653 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing beginning to seize (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing beginning to seize (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 81,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Nut fixing brake pipe to brake hose excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing beginning to seize (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing beginning to seize (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,820 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bearing beginning to seize (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damage to outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 79,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Air pipe from turbo insecure

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bearing beginning to seize (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damage to outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,836 miles

Air pipe coming from turbo is insecure.

Coolant level is low.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 76,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Lights are intermittent. Can press pedal fully down without them coming on and then can only touch the pedal and they work. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air pipe coming from turbo is insecure.

Coolant level is low.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,515 miles

Central Rear Upper not all the bulbs are working

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its inner edge and is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 74,435 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut bearing has restricted free movement and ball bearings are in sight (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper not all the bulbs are working

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its inner edge and is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 72,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,491 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror advise replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished at the base of its tread advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,923 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cap (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror advise replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cap (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror advise replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre and side wall perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken and damage to outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 65,148 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 65,148 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,034 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,032 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,318 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on its outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,200 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear seats folded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear seats folded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,314 miles

Both rearbrakes are slightly binding

Drivers door mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rearbrakes are slightly binding

Drivers door mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,723 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2010 26,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2009 23,069 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2009 23,069 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2008 19,469 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,469 miles

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

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 XVP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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