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SP05 LZT

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,076 mi
Last recorded197,076 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 197,076 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 197,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 183,928 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 183,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 173,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 160,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 160,537 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 144,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 144,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,327 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,195 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside screen damaged stone chip

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,805 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,654 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 LZT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZT, 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 SP05 LZT registered?

SP05 LZT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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