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LV05 LBF

2005 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,649 mi
Last recorded139,649 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 139,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,854 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 127,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat catch (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear seat catch intermittent operation

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 186,601 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 186,552 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,730 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,730 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,845 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 106,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,202 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 84,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,548 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,236 miles

both steering inner rackend's have play in them

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 LBF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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