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LY05 MVS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner adrift, clips missing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower clip adrift (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent small delay when pushing pedal. not every time (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,702 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 64,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 61,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,286 miles

both front anti roll bar link arms worn.

lower engine mount split.

rear exhaust mount strap broken but exhaust still secure.

rear pads very close to minimum limit.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,124 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 53,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,601 miles

Front number plate damaged

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)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 35,973 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,973 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

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

Service light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,147 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 23,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,807 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,756 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 12,017 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,017 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 MVS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

LY05 MVS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 MVS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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