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OV05 LVW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 128,100 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 128,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,513 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,144 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 64,110 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working X2 (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE, AS MARKED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear X2 NAILS IN TYRE, AS MARKED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,243 miles

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

brake fluid low

rear indicator bulbs colour faded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,162 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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OV05 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV05 LVW, 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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OV05 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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