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LC05 VRU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,468 mi
Last recorded78,468 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,852 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 73,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,783 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 69,783 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,581 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very low brake readings from offside rear foot and handbrake-both rear brake discs faces badly surface corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,077 miles

rear brakes severe imbalance,recommend caliphers cleaned and new discs and pads fitted,as soon as possible.

rear discs badly corroded/worn faces,front discs worn and lipped.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 58,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes severe imbalance,recommend caliphers cleaned and new discs and pads fitted,as soon as possible.

rear discs badly corroded/worn faces,front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,346 miles

Wear on rear brake discs and pads low advise inspection/measurement

Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear tyre tread on legal limit advise replacement

Wear on rear brake discs and pads low advise inspection/measurement

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,529 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2m/m legal limit 1.6 m/m advise replacement

Fail 4 Jun 2010 47,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,828 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 27,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VRU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VRU, 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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LC05 VRU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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