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LV05 VGE

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,619 mi
Last recorded95,619 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,245 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 52,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,860 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tie rod sight play in balljoint

o/s/r brake disc slight scored

o/s/r tyre slight perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2008 27,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play nearside steering rack

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 VGE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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