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SW05 NVZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake very slight bind

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,555 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 39,599 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

SW05 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is SW05 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 NVZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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