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SX05 CVY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 105,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,521 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,726 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bad corrosion under car.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,181 miles

both front tyres becoming close to wear limit

both rear most bushes on both front wishbones in very poor condition

possible fault at both front side lights

slight play at nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,838 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,218 miles

both front wishbone rear most bushes in very poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wishbone rear most bushes in very poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,838 miles

rear most bushes on both front wishbones starting to split

Fail 21 Jan 2011 56,764 miles

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

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

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

rear most bushes on both front wishbones starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,218 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,515 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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SX05 CVY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CVY, 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 SX05 CVY registered?

SX05 CVY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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