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AY05 LVS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,174 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,516 miles

1 of 2 Exhaust mount broken aom rear box. Exhaust still supported.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,516 miles

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

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

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

1 of 2 Exhaust mount broken aom rear box. Exhaust still supported.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,389 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,349 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,700 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,682 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 39,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,290 miles

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

front wipers smear slightly

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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AY05 LVS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 AY05 LVS, 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 AY05 LVS registered?

AY05 LVS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AY05 LVS safe to buy?

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