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ML05 LYC

2005 Citroen C4

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 108,827 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear 2 (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both rear 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,449 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,497 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothn rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,040 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,040 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,618 miles

Front brake pads - wear.

Nearside front, stearing rack out-put joint - slight play.

Nearside rear wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,613 miles

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

Front brake pads - wear.

Nearside front, stearing rack out-put joint - slight play.

Nearside rear wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,891 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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ML05 LYC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ML05 LYC, 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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ML05 LYC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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