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BF05 NVT

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,746 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 91,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,632 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,053 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 25,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,863 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 27,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,760 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,188 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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BF05 NVT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red 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 BF05 NVT, 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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BF05 NVT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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