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SO55 COU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,799 mi
Last recorded59,799 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,450 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised by customer centre stop lamp diconnected

front brake pads worn low & discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/r 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised by customer centre stop lamp diconnected

front brake pads worn low & discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/r 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,225 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear exhaust not aligned correctly and knocking on body

Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,225 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are heavally worn

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear exhaust not aligned correctly and knocking on body

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,116 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,145 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 25,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,962 miles

surface rust on all four discs

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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SO55 COU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO55 COU, 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 SO55 COU registered?

SO55 COU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SO55 COU safe to buy?

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