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LV05 VST

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,693 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 128,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,382 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,382 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S/Front tyre near wear bars(3mm)Still legal)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,107 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,885 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,885 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,886 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,886 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres - tread wearing low.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside front tyre worn opn outer wall.

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 VST is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VST, 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 VST registered?

LV05 VST is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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