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SP55 LJJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 126,084 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre cracked

slight play in n/ s of steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2018 73,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,225 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,978 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end has play

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rack end has play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,987 miles

front number plate signs of detereration

Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust bracket snapped on centre section

front number plate signs of detereration

nail in off side rear tyre

near side rear tail light partially lit

off side front tyre signs of perishing

screw in near side rear tyre

signs of corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,645 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight binding and brake disc slightly worn

slight play detected in nearside trackrod end and inner steering joint.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake slight binding and brake disc slightly worn

slight play detected in nearside trackrod end and inner steering joint.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,582 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,582 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,153 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,082 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,662 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,662 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,669 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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SP55 LJJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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