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BF55 SMV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 81,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 81,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 73,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,156 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,977 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 32,977 miles

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

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 SMV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BF55 SMV, 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 SMV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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