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LY55 FLM

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,234 mi
Last recorded77,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,234 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 77,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,183 miles

front discs worn and pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn and pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,615 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

damage to rear of vehicle`

n/s front tyre low on tread [advise replacement]

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2014 62,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs in poor condition

damage to rear of vehicle`

n/s front tyre low on tread [advise replacement]

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,802 miles

front pads appear low

n/s/r lower side light not working

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front pads appear low

n/s/r lower side light not working

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers door trim missing.

rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,084 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LY55 FLM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY55 FLM, 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 LY55 FLM registered?

LY55 FLM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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