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LF05 XBX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,469 miles

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

n/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,276 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded 1 broken

Nearside Rear Tyre Getting low 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust hangers corroded 1 broken

Offside Front Tyre getting low 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,849 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

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

Nearside rear tyre tread uneven and worn

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,725 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

windscreen wipers not fully tested

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LF05 XBX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF05 XBX, 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 LF05 XBX registered?

LF05 XBX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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