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AP05 LZM

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,563 mi
Last recorded80,563 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,563 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 71,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,988 miles

Both front brake discs are considerably corroded on inner faces

N/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner

O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, out of shape on inner, cracked and perished on sidewall

Rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats being down and a large speaker on top

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Glass roof has numerous significant cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Adrift and appears to have swollen (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Adrift and appears to have swollen (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak, possibly from cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transmission oil leak, appears from n/s driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs are considerably corroded on inner faces

Both front tyres are completely bald on inner edges, almost to cords, low on tread, and wearing low on outer edge

N/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner

O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, out of shape on inner, cracked and perished on sidewall

Rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats being down and a large speaker on top

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Glass roof has numerous significant cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower back bushes perished and cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bnoth disc's inner face rusty and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,403 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 61,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,440 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,170 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,170 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,656 miles

off/side front tyre tread worn slightly round edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,008 miles

off side front tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,558 miles

rear exhaust box metal mounting broken.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,705 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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AP05 LZM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP05 LZM, 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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AP05 LZM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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