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LV05 EJD

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,224 mi
Last recorded134,224 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 EJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 134,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

steering rack drum stick end nearside slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 129,763 miles

Both rear discs pitting

Nearside rear tyre has cracks to tread area

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Play in nearside inner steering rack

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2014 129,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear discs pitting

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre has cracks to tread area

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Play in nearside inner steering rack

Screw in offside rear tyre

Very slight corrossion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 18 Jan 2013 194,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 121,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

nearside rear top sidelamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake discs corroded (pitted)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded (pitted)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 108,768 miles

brake discs especially rear showing heavy corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2010 174,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs especially rear showing heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LV05 EJD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV05 EJD, 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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LV05 EJD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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