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AO05 LHE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 130,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 122,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 122,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,754 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint slight free play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,742 miles

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

Nearside Inner steering rack joint slight free play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 104,836 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre rear seat belt locking mechanism

n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,809 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,844 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s rear tyre rotational

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,600 miles

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

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

advise closer inspection to front brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,465 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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AO05 LHE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO05 LHE, 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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AO05 LHE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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