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DY55 LXZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,064 mi
Last recorded66,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,064 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,343 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,112 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,823 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracking

difficulty in inspecting front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

nearside front tyre slightly wearing inner/outer tread

Fail 25 Jul 2012 49,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracking

difficulty in inspecting front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

nearside front tyre slightly wearing inner/outer tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,051 miles

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 10 Sep 2009 32,528 miles

rear wiper blade in need of replacement

slight drag on o/s rear wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,381 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper blade in need of replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,309 miles

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)

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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DY55 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY55 LXZ, 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 DY55 LXZ registered?

DY55 LXZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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