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LV05 EJK

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,198 mi
Last recorded166,198 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 166,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

engine cover

vehicle has a split vacuum pipe from DPF filter

Fail 2 Feb 2017 165,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

engine cover

vehicle has a split vacuum pipe from DPF filter

Pass 26 Jan 2016 149,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on.

engine cover

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 134,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on.

nearside rear brake bind slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Feb 2014 116,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 83,638 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Feb 2011 83,638 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,378 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 EJK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV05 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

LV05 EJK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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