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LV55 MVM

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,256 mi
Last recorded171,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 171,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,284 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 163,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp bulbs are loose in headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread in very poor condition and on inner wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SHOCK LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock TOP MOUNT NOISY WHEN TURNED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,874 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,738 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,206 miles

BAD CONNECTION ON TWO BULBS

Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,206 miles

BAD CONNECTION ON TWO BULBS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,419 miles

H/LIGHT BULBS FAULTY ?

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,742 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 54,163 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,081 miles

Front wipers split but clear screen ok

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MVM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV55 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

LV55 MVM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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