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LY05 DVF

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,120 mi
Last recorded180,120 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 180,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 180,120 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 177,188 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 177,188 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 173,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 173,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 173,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner both track rod arms

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 168,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 167,400 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 161,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 152,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 140,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Rear brake discs degrading

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in the nearside inner track rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished and unevenly worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Play in the nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Rear brake discs rusted on the friction surface edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tuyres perished and worn low

Rear under tray insecure and cable tied to the headlamp auto leveling control unit push rod

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 116,647 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished and unevenly worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Play in the nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Rear brake discs rusted on the friction surface edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tuyres perished and worn low

Rear under tray insecure and cable tied to the headlamp auto leveling control unit push rod

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,383 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 105,475 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s front steering

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,439 miles

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2010 81,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,286 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

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 DVF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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