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OV05 LZE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 79,609 miles

Engine oil slightly leak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,931 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,786 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread 2mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 26 Nov 2018 48,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread 2mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre tread low - 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre tread low - 3mm

Fail 24 Nov 2017 47,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre tread low - 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre tread low - 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,928 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,248 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,956 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 LZE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

OV05 LZE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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