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ML05 LYD

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

rear lower engine mount bush slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 153,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

rear lower engine mount bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,342 miles

oil leak

parking break only just meets minimum requirements offside rear

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

parking break only just meets minimum requirements offside rear

Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,570 miles

Oil leak.

alt belt deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

alt belt deteriorated

oil pressure warning light on dash

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 76,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 55,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 34,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,931 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,131 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 LYD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML05 LYD, 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 LYD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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