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MV54 LPA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,794 mi
Last recorded47,794 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 47,794 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 47,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,654 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre cuts in outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on 3.0mm and tread perished

o/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread badly cracked and nail in tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 47,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre cuts in outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on 3.0mm and tread perished

o/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread badly cracked and nail in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,453 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 23,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,087 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,022 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside fog lamp missing

slight oil leak from head gasket

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 14,199 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT INOP

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,569 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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MV54 LPA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MV54 LPA, 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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MV54 LPA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 February 2005.

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