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SY05 AHO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,922 mi
Last recorded184,922 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 AHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 184,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 181,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,115 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leaks

both front droplinks slight pklay

Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,115 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front droplinks slight pklay

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,264 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,264 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,276 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,733 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked+perished

nsr brake slight bind

oil leak around intercooler pipe

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked+perished

nsr brake slight bind

oil leak around intercooler pipe

Fail 6 Feb 2013 87,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,529 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,551 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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SY05 AHO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY05 AHO, 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 SY05 AHO registered?

SY05 AHO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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