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SW05 HKX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,941 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 59,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front metal cover on bottom ball joint loose

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,321 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 49,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,492 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,002 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

High level stoplamp in-op.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,148 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outside

Fail 1 Jun 2010 25,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outside

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,109 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HKX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HKX, 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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SW05 HKX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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