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LV55 BFL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Damage To Door And Outer Sill

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole In CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm -- 205 50 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 88,614 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Back Box Blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box To Centre Pipe Insecure And Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Cracked To Cord On Outer sidewall -- 205 50 17 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Damage To Door And Outer Sill

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole In CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm -- 205 50 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,208 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,913 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,913 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,375 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 32,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 28 May 2012 29,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,496 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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LV55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 LV55 BFL, 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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LV55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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