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RX05 LZU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,219 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,748 miles

front discs and pads lipped and worn

Fail 27 Dec 2018 58,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs and pads lipped and worn

Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,424 miles

both front tyres and n/s/rear scuffed/perished and close to limits.

heavy wear lip to front discs

n/s/headlamp has been repaired and is loose.

rear number plate loose

rear pads look to be worn low.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 54,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres and n/s/rear scuffed/perished and close to limits.

heavy wear lip to front discs

n/s/headlamp has been repaired and is loose.

rear number plate loose

rear pads look to be worn low.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 48,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,210 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Dec 2015 43,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,637 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 34,495 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,206 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking around clip

Fail 23 Dec 2013 31,197 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking around clip

Pass 29 Dec 2012 28,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,794 miles

nsr tyre show cracking on outer edge rad slight leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2011 26,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre show cracking on outer edge rad slight leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,448 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 20,448 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 3 Dec 2008 14,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,652 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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RX05 LZU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RX05 LZU, 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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RX05 LZU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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