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SP54 HEV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,793 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,331 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2015 47,771 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 47,764 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 35,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2013 35,015 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,105 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,630 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS BADLY SCORED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT AND BALD ON INNER BAND

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR DISCS BADLY SCORED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT AND BALD ON INNER BAND

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,080 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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SP54 HEV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP54 HEV, 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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SP54 HEV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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