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SP05 LFO

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,468 miles

rear chassis legs slightly surfaced corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scuffed on outer wall/advised to replace.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scuffed on outer wall/advised to replace.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,667 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 92,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise oil low

rear heat shield slightly insecure

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

fluid leak n/side rear shock absorber ADVISE RENEWAL

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,589 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,811 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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SP05 LFO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP05 LFO, 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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SP05 LFO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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