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BL05 LCU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,657 mi
Last recorded89,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,057 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted inccorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on shockabsorber (3.6.B.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,760 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside wiper in poor condition but clearing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,959 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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BL05 LCU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black 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 BL05 LCU, 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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BL05 LCU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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