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LY55 LEJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shocks damp

reverse lights inop

Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shocks damp

reverse lights inop

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,098 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 51,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2018 45,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,102 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 41,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,374 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 39,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 33,611 miles

rear brake pads low..o/s on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,698 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,834 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 18,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,430 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service light showing on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,745 miles

Service light showing on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,495 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres showing evidence of Scrubbing - Tracking appears to be required

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,171 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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LY55 LEJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LY55 LEJ, 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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LY55 LEJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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