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SY05 TVW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,548 mi
Last recorded58,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 TVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 58,548 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,434 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,715 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,620 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 54,620 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020

Brake disc insecure both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,678 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine area.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,620 miles

Front anti roll bar has shifted over to o/s off car and rubbing on n/s front subframe.

Nearside Front Top mount bearing has moved off its seat.

Oil leak from cambelt side off engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,253 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,216 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,454 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,073 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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SY05 TVW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SY05 TVW, 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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SY05 TVW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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