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FY55 LBF

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,472 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 97,472 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,603 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,393 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 58,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 52,202 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering track arm

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,202 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Slight play in nearside steering track arm

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,431 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,655 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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FY55 LBF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY55 LBF, 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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FY55 LBF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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