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LV55 RAX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 119,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,540 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,782 miles

Front strut tops feel slightly rough lock to lock

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shocker covers slightly damaged

slight wiper blade marks on windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2017 106,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,298 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,681 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 73,341 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

near side front tyre low in outer edge

offside front tyre low inner and outer edge

rear seat belt not checked because seat is not in position

slighlty glass damage on offside rear fog light

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre low in outer edge

offside front tyre low inner and outer edge

rear seat belt not checked because seat is not in position

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,521 miles

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

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

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 RAX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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