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SP55 GBE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 GBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 102,605 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength PASSENGER FOOTWELL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,549 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to front nut corroded away (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nut corroded away (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nut corroded away (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nut corroded away (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nut corroded away (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,388 miles

Nearside Rear Puncture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Puncture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,403 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 94,148 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 91,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 91,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,564 miles

rear nearside brake has slight binding

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,420 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,578 miles

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

o/s/r binding slightly

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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SP55 GBE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP55 GBE, 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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SP55 GBE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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