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LV55 BWD

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

271,402 mi
Last recorded271,402 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 271,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 271,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 262,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 262,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished almost to cords

Pass 27 Apr 2018 251,188 miles

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 27 Apr 2018 251,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 22 Apr 2017 236,680 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2017 236,680 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2016 139,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper sidelight not working

Fail 6 May 2016 139,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper sidelight not working

Pass 5 May 2015 129,336 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 118,463 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 111,046 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,723 miles

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

slight play n/s track rod inner ball joint

stop lamp in boot not working

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

boot stop lamp not working

slight play n/s/f inner ball joint track rod

slight wear front brake discs

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,742 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 68,742 miles

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

Offside 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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LV55 BWD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BWD, 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 LV55 BWD registered?

LV55 BWD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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