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MF05 LYP

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,692 mi
Last recorded76,692 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,088 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,792 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 49,819 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,149 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,885 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Nearside rear brake binding

Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,849 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Nearside rear brake binding

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,847 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,459 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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MF05 LYP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF05 LYP, 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 MF05 LYP registered?

MF05 LYP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is MF05 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 LYP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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