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ML05 LZH

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,760 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,846 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,124 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,419 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,428 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,808 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LZH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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