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LB05 SYG

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,326 mi
Last recorded117,326 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,326 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,326 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe slightley leaking osr (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,989 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,555 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,111 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 101,111 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Item removed from view

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,437 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,550 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 110,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight o.s front track rod end

front brake pads low on limit

passegers side air bag been turned off

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,949 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,949 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,545 miles

some corrosion in rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2010 45,534 miles

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

some corrosion in rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,526 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,086 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,269 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 SYG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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