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BD05 BPV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,423 mi
Last recorded111,423 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,423 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall is slightly perished

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

slight damage to front bumper and the nearside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2016 62,711 miles

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2016 100,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,575 miles

advise accident damage nsf

advise ns os front ball joint covers split

Pass 16 May 2014 50,012 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Brake fluid level low

Rear pads look about 90% worn

Fail 13 May 2014 50,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bad engine oil leak

Brake fluid level low

Rear pads look about 90% worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 41,472 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,715 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge.

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

Front brake disc`s wearing thin.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,690 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,482 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 10,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 10,961 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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BD05 BPV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD05 BPV, 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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BD05 BPV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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