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FY05 LZJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 14 Jan 2020 68,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,425 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,339 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 63,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,128 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear coil spring broken.Seating ok at time of test.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear coil spring broken.Seating ok at time of test.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer joint loose

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,774 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,774 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,139 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,598 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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FY05 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY05 LZJ, 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 FY05 LZJ registered?

FY05 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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