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LY05 AKV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,838 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 153,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 140,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 140,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 127,435 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 120,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 120,180 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 113,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,810 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,097 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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LY05 AKV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LY05 AKV, 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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LY05 AKV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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