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ML05 LZJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,958 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,972 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,048 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

unable to test rear wheel bearings due to binding

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,963 miles

nearsdie rear wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 26 Apr 2014 73,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearsdie rear wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,619 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,730 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,921 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,269 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 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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