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NV05 LWP

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,741 mi
Last recorded110,741 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,741 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,741 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper not working

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement (under boot gaiter) ()

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

Oil leak engine oil/engine oil excessively low but oil light not on during test. ()

Oil leak gearbox drive shaft ()

exhaust heat shield insecure/loose

offside front sun visor missing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface scoured/heavily pitted/rust (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement (under boot gaiter) ()

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

Oil leak engine oil/engine oil excessively low but oil light not on during test. ()

Oil leak gearbox drive shaft ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield insecure/loose

offside front sun visor missing

Pass 5 Nov 2016 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,926 miles

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,926 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs are wearing thin

nearside rear brake disc in wearing unevenly ( on inner side )

offside rear wheel is slightly binding

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,998 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs are wearing thin

nearside rear brake disc in wearing unevenly ( on inner side )

offside rear wheel is slightly binding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise replacment of front tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2009 44,521 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise replacment of front tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,520 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,520 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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NV05 LWP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple 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 NV05 LWP, 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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NV05 LWP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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