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SP55 ULD

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ULD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 105,734 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir low

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 103,592 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 103,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2019 101,286 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 101,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,646 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,732 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,082 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed vacuum pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear slight resistance felt rotating wheel by hand

Pass 31 Aug 2015 84,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut bearing slight sticking when turning wheels lock to lock

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking through outer tread channels

Fail 31 Aug 2015 84,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut bearing slight sticking when turning wheels lock to lock

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking through outer tread channels

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,668 miles

both front brake discs corrosion bands on inner surface from edges

both rear exhaust heat shields partialy adrift

nearside front plastic inner arch trim damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2014 81,664 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corrosion bands on inner surface from edges

both rear exhaust heat shields partialy adrift

nearside front plastic inner arch trim damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,285 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 78,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 68,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 68,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,721 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,035 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,546 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 ULD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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