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SW54 LGJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,170 miles

Eml on

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,170 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eml on

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,981 miles

floor heatshield missing

front brake discs lipped/worn/wearing

front number plate cracked

nearside rear outer sill dented

offside front wishbone bush splitting

rear washer inoperative

slight corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

some perishing on axle bushes

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

floor heatshield missing

front brake discs lipped/worn/wearing

front number plate cracked

nearside rear outer sill dented

offside front wishbone bush splitting

rear brake discs lipped/worn/wearing/corroding

rear washer inoperative

service light on

slight corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

some perishing on axle bushes

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,856 miles

offside rear wheelarch dented

Fail 4 Jun 2010 77,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear wheelarch dented

Pass 19 May 2009 59,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,279 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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SW54 LGJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW54 LGJ, 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 SW54 LGJ registered?

SW54 LGJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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