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OV05 LWD

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,670 mi
Last recorded101,670 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,315 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,100 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 72,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,007 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,080 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,901 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary latch partially seized

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,688 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 LWD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWD, 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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What year was OV05 LWD registered?

OV05 LWD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is OV05 LWD safe to buy?

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