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LB05 NPZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,989 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,505 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,076 miles

Centre stop lamp permanently disconnected

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2015 71,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,917 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,833 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,016 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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LB05 NPZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB05 NPZ, 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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LB05 NPZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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