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LV05 VPY

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

236,943 mi
Last recorded236,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 236,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 236,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,019 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 134,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,765 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge , budget 205 55 16 91V EL tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint slight movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 116,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28" flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge , budget 205 55 16 91V EL tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint slight movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly 24" (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,915 miles

brake fluid darkish in colour, maybe starting to become contaminated

dented n/s outer sill

Fail 9 May 2019 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dented n/s outer sill

brake fluid darkish in colour, maybe starting to become contaminated

Pass 18 May 2018 104,701 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 104,701 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 99,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,862 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2015 86,341 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 86,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 75,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 75,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,882 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,984 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,286 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 5 May 2009 35,403 miles

nearside front wiper worn

offside front tyre has split in sidewall

Pass 12 May 2008 26,072 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 VPY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

LV05 VPY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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