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SW05 CYX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,033 mi
Last recorded87,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,033 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 86,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 78,750 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 78,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2015 73,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 73,661 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine undertray insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,519 miles

nsf tyre wearing edge nsr tyre cracking

osf door mirror casing loose

Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,518 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing edge nsr tyre cracking

osf door mirror casing loose

Fail 12 Feb 2013 62,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,407 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 53,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,650 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,899 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Dec 2008 12,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW05 CYX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 SW05 CYX, 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 SW05 CYX registered?

SW05 CYX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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