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LB55 BXU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,676 miles

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 46,676 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,947 miles

Glove box release handle is damaged

Near side front whell centre cap is missing

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall showing signs of cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2013 41,907 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Glove box release handle is damaged

Near side front whell centre cap is missing

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall showing signs of cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,363 miles

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

Service light showing on dash

Slight cracking to off side rear tyre outer side walls

Tyre pressure monitor light showing on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,363 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service light showing on dash

Slight cracking to off side rear tyre outer side walls

Tyre pressure monitor light showing on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,204 miles

Appearance of Rust bubbles along front edge of bonnet

Rear brake discs are heavily pitted

Under bonnet release catch appears faulty - Poor design

Fail 12 Nov 2011 34,204 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Appearance of Rust bubbles along front edge of bonnet

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs are heavily pitted

Under bonnet release catch appears faulty - Poor design

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,822 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 30,822 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,454 miles

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

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

off side front washer for headlight needs attention

slight roughness to rear wheel bearings both side

Fail 21 Nov 2009 27,453 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side front washer for headlight needs attention

slight roughness to rear wheel bearings both side

Pass 29 Nov 2008 21,640 miles

front brake pads 60/70 % worn

front tyre tread low to both tyres

near side rear brake pad 60/70 % worn uneven wear

Fail 29 Nov 2008 21,640 miles

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

front brake pads 60/70 % worn

front tyre tread low to both tyres

near side rear brake pad 60/70 % worn uneven wear

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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LB55 BXU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 LB55 BXU, 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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LB55 BXU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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