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LC05 FWS

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,437 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 64,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 55,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,067 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 51,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,505 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 37,117 miles

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

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

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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LC05 FWS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC05 FWS, 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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What year was LC05 FWS registered?

LC05 FWS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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