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SP55 NWE

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lower side light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2013 102,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lower side light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,169 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,455 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion at bottom of radiator

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion at bottom of radiator

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,416 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,416 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,468 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight smear from offside front wiper blade

Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing low

slight smear from offside front wiper blade

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 NWE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NWE, 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 SP55 NWE registered?

SP55 NWE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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