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LV55 RFO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 106,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 May 2019 106,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2018 94,877 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside / offside (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside / offisde (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 May 2018 94,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside / offside (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside / offisde (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,967 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 81,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper linkage (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,918 miles

o/s & n/s/f steering rack inner drumstick joints have play

Fail 20 May 2016 72,918 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s & n/s/f steering rack inner drumstick joints have play

Pass 22 May 2015 64,014 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,014 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 53,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,922 miles

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 18 May 2011 27,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,509 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,766 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 20,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 15,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RFO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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