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LY05 DSO

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,126 mi
Last recorded108,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,126 miles

front wipers slightly smear

nsf and osf tyre perishing

nsr shock absorber misting

osf and nsf seat belts retract slowly

osf and nsf slight play in inner steering arms

osr brake very slightly binding

Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high nsf and osf (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly smear

nsf and osf tyre perishing

nsr shock absorber misting

osf and nsf seat belts retract slowly

osf and nsf slight play in inner steering arms

osr brake very slightly binding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,046 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp smashed and not working.

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play.

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Diff seal leaking gearbox oil.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 107,046 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp smashed and not working.

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play.

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Diff seal leaking gearbox oil.

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 104,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2014 88,814 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 88,814 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2013 72,879 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 72,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 58,881 miles

front pads wearing

Pass 30 May 2011 47,089 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 47,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,267 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 DSO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY05 DSO, 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 LY05 DSO registered?

LY05 DSO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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