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LY05 VCX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,204 mi
Last recorded82,204 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,424 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,267 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 63,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,333 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,333 miles

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

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

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

service warning light displayed

Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,056 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,533 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 VCX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 VCX registered?

LY05 VCX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LY05 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VCX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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