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WV55 LYZ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,327 miles

n/s drop link has slight play

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

o/s trackrod end has slight play

top mounts make noise when steering turnt lock to lock not resulting in play

wet test

Fail 24 Jul 2017 120,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section weld joints temp repair gum gum (7.1.2)

n/s drop link has slight play

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

o/s trackrod end has slight play

top mounts make noise when steering turnt lock to lock not resulting in play

wet test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 106,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,215 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,712 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2010 91,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,035 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 56,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,671 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,670 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WV55 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WV55 LYZ, 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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WV55 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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