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LG05 XDW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,152 mi
Last recorded240,152 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 240,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 240,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 221,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 221,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 205,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 188,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 172,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,477 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 100,477 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,740 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mount splitting

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2012 85,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear exhaust box mount splitting

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,356 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,312 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 XDW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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