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LM55 ELW

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,952 mi
Last recorded104,952 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,952 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,952 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,372 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs and pads worn

slight play offside front top mounting

Fail 5 Mar 2016 59,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs and pads worn

undertray loose

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,271 miles

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

both front drumsticks have play

n/s damaged sill

washer bottle leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,205 miles

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

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

n/s damaged sill

washer bottle leaking

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

both front drumsticks have play

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 36,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,056 miles

cracks in outer side wall of all tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,575 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 26,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,688 miles

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

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

n/s/r tear has a cut in the side wall but is not deep enough to reach the cords

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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LM55 ELW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 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 LM55 ELW, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM55 ELW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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