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LV05 VWS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,519 mi
Last recorded39,519 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 39,519 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 39,519 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 32,496 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 32,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,988 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all tyres perrished.

advise both front tyres wearing outer edge and worn close to legal limits.

advise centre stop light not working.

Pass 2 May 2012 23,649 miles

advise all tyres perrished.

advise both front tyres wearing outer edge and worn close to legal limits.

advise centre stop light not working.

Pass 5 May 2011 20,205 miles

advise all tyres perrished.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenley.

advise front brake discs lipped and offside front inner pad wearing low.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 5 May 2011 20,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise all tyres perrished.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenley.

advise front brake discs lipped and offside front inner pad wearing low.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,914 miles

advise front windscreen damaged

advise near side front side lamp dim

advise rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 107,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VWS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

LV05 VWS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is LV05 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VWS shows 15 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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