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LR05 AVC

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,820 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,780 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,342 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,633 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,503 miles

Clutch pedal heavy in operation and high biting point

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,533 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Turbo heatshields broken off brackets

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,554 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 46,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 40,124 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,922 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,694 miles

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

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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LR05 AVC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LR05 AVC, 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 LR05 AVC registered?

LR05 AVC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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