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SO55 FHZ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,593 miles

front brakes are worn 50% or more

nearside rear has child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,589 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nearside front wheel arch linner (6.1.B.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front brakes are worn 50% or more

nearside rear has child seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,434 miles

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

O/S/R brake is binding slightly.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,343 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,343 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FHZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 SO55 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

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

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