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LV05 YWJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,353 mi
Last recorded82,353 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,353 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,348 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,859 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 76,844 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,315 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 63,315 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,194 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,267 miles

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,765 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 344,901 miles

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

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 YWJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

LV05 YWJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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