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LB05 YHC

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,461 mi
Last recorded74,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,461 miles

Offside Front chail seat in car

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 103,111 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,084 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,994 miles

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes perished

Both real axle bushes perished/deteriated

Front brake discs corroded/worn

N/S/F head lamp broken but not effecting beem image - secure

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,993 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes perished

Both real axle bushes perished/deteriated

Front brake discs corroded/worn

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,978 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,978 miles

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

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

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 8 Jun 2011 35,147 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 35,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,281 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 29,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres low and perished

front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking

o/s rear tyre soft

Pass 27 May 2009 24,640 miles

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 27 May 2009 24,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 19,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 19,541 miles

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

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 YHC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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