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FV55 LPZ

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,258 mi
Last recorded90,258 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,258 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 88,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted and inverted at caliper mounting. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe connection (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre 205/50x17

windscreen bottle has leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,546 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe connection (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre 205/50x17

windscreen bottle has leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 74,526 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,063 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,958 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,696 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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FV55 LPZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV55 LPZ, 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 FV55 LPZ registered?

FV55 LPZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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