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LV55 GTU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,180 mi
Last recorded38,180 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,911 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 36,911 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 35,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,034 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 33,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Rear Exhaust box strap snapped but still secure by other hangers

Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,004 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,597 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,063 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,955 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,814 miles

front inner brake disc slightly worn

o/s/f sill slight damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2014 24,812 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake disc slightly worn

o/s/f sill slight damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,032 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 9,593 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 GTU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

LV55 GTU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is LV55 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 GTU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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