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LB05 XJC

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,601 mi
Last recorded33,601 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2013 33,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,817 miles

Front brake discs wearing.

Front no.plate damaged.

N/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 21,810 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs wearing.

Front no.plate damaged.

N/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,064 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2010 16,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,696 miles

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

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres slight damage to side walls.

O/s/f wing/bumper slightly insecure.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 11,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres slight damage to side walls.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f wing/bumper slightly insecure.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 8,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyre side walls scuffed.

O/s/ wiper split.

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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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