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BD05 EZN

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside foot brake effort lower than offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam mount bushes perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2023 119,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside 501 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside foot brake effort lower than offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam mount bushes perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2022 111,087 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Aug 2020 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch worn

front discs wearing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch worn

front discs wearing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,528 miles

slight wear front discs

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,528 miles

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

slight wear front discs

Pass 12 May 2016 74,130 miles

slight leak n/s/r shocker

Fail 10 May 2016 74,130 miles

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

slight leak n/s/r shocker

Pass 5 May 2015 68,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box mount broken, exhaust stilll supported, advise mount gets welded back on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,522 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,909 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,855 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,439 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 30,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EZN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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