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BF55 SFY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,185 mi
Last recorded122,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 122,185 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 122,177 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 102,652 miles

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

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 14 May 2015 102,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 8 May 2014 93,569 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2013 82,144 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 82,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 68,514 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,453 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 51,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,689 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2009 31,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,383 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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BF55 SFY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF55 SFY, 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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BF55 SFY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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