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SP05 LZB

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,097 mi
Last recorded151,097 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 151,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,297 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 131,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 132,640 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 84,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 5,066 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 LZB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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