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SX05 BFN

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,005 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 125,752 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,081 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,460 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,460 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,718 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,718 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2008 18,098 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front pads getting low

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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SX05 BFN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX05 BFN, 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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SX05 BFN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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