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LS05 FFR

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 128,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 126,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,388 miles

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding.

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine component

Fail 20 Jun 2017 119,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding.

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine component

Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,540 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has slight distortion

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

slight play in near side front track rod end

Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel has slight distortion

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning ligh on

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,231 miles

Freeplay in offside trackrod ball joint

Nearside front seatbelt poor retraction

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

Offside front tyre cracked on inner wall

Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Freeplay in offside trackrod ball joint

Nearside front seatbelt poor retraction

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,779 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped - req replacing with pads

rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front discs worn and lipped - req replacing with pads

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,486 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,379 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot on tread

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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LS05 FFR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS05 FFR, 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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LS05 FFR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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