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LA05 FUJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,983 mi
Last recorded121,983 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,983 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 121,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 120,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak on engine

incorrect puncture repair to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,012 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)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 110,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

front and rear discs badley corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,592 miles

inner edge of front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,589 miles

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

inner edge of front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,302 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped on inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,774 miles

Front windscreen cracked in O/S Lower bonded area

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Side repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Jan 2010 42,774 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen cracked in O/S Lower bonded area

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,890 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers outer plastic covers loose and insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s outer sills slight damage

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers outer plastic covers loose and insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s outer sills slight damage

rear wiper blade missing

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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LA05 FUJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LA05 FUJ, 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 LA05 FUJ registered?

LA05 FUJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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