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LG05 FYA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,668 mi
Last recorded61,668 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 61,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,085 miles

o/s/f drop link has some play

engine undertray insecure...but still in position by other fixings

front brake disc inner faces very poor condition and pitted.... o/s/f has only 50% pad contact

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings have a degree of play

n/s/r tyre on limit and perished within tread

Fail 12 Jul 2018 60,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges through to another layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine undertray insecure...but still in position by other fixings

front brake disc inner faces very poor condition and pitted.... o/s/f has only 50% pad contact

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings have a degree of play

n/s/r tyre on limit and perished within tread

o/s/f drop link has some play

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 55,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,925 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,616 miles

NSF tyre heavily perished 205/50 R17

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low and worn inside edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,675 miles

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

engine undertray fitted

offside front tyre depth getting low on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,142 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 FYA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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