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LV05 VFS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,599 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,008 miles

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

radiator deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

radiator deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 46,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear box has a tempory repair but is still secure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,269 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 VFS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

LV05 VFS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 VFS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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