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SO54 XVZ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 128,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 128,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges of front brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking (off side rear bad)

bonnet release lever stiff

both front strut top bearings rough when rotated (off side worse)

brake pipes greased

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat shield at rear adrift

exhaust heat shield at turbo adrift

front wipers poor

near side sill damaged at front

service warning on dash

undertray at front adrift

winter tyres fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2013 123,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking

brake pipes greased

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat shield at rear adrift

exhaust heat shield at turbo adrift

near side sill at front damaged

service warning on dash

undertray at front adrift

winter tyres fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,501 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 14 Jan 2012 101,232 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear upper tail lamp inoperative

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 13 Jan 2012 101,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear upper tail lamp inoperative

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,006 miles

front discs slight corrosion

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2011 89,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slight corrosion

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,588 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 58,070 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,974 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 XVZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVZ, 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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What year was SO54 XVZ registered?

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

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