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LG05 EXW

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,961 mi
Last recorded60,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 EXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,961 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 60,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,768 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,036 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 53,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,178 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,177 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,879 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 46,879 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Worn on edge/ split on wall and tread

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Worn on edge/ split on wall and tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,039 miles

n/s/r/ tyre outter wall scrubed

Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r/ tyre outter wall scrubed

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 25,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,704 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 21,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,000 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,000 miles

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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LG05 EXW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LG05 EXW, 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 LG05 EXW registered?

LG05 EXW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 EXW safe to buy?

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