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VE55 LSF

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,037 mi
Last recorded185,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 185,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 185,037 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,416 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre splitting / perished in tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls perishing

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,416 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting / perished in tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls perishing

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,961 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,227 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NO ENGINE OIL READING ON DIPSTICK [2 LITRES ADDED]

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)

SLIGHT DIFFERENCE IN REAR BRAKE APPLICATION

SLIGHT INBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NO ENGINE OIL READING ON DIPSTICK [2 LITRES ADDED]

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT DIFFERENCE IN REAR BRAKE APPLICATION

SLIGHT INBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES

Pass 4 Dec 2010 70,922 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,825 miles

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

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

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

oil seeping from oil pressure switch

positive battery terminal not secured properly [refitted]

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2009 61,824 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)

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

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

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

oil seeping from oil pressure switch

positive battery terminal not secured properly [refitted]

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,368 miles

rear tyres starting to show wear

Fail 2 Dec 2008 52,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to show wear

service over due by 15,100 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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VE55 LSF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VE55 LSF, 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 VE55 LSF registered?

VE55 LSF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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