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OV55 LFE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 49,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,394 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,821 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 44,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 32,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 22,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 20,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,780 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 15,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,316 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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OV55 LFE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV55 LFE, 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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OV55 LFE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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