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LV05 DYU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,467 mi
Last recorded62,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,467 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,197 miles

offside headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear undertray damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 48,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear undertray damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50 x 17 93 w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 47,160 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50 x 17 93 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,022 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 44,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,126 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 42,114 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,200 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,811 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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LV05 DYU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV05 DYU, 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 LV05 DYU registered?

LV05 DYU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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