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BF55 VXA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 169,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 169,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 157,605 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 157,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working 2 OF (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 147,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 147,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 137,156 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,661 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,425 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 89,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,930 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 VXA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BF55 VXA, 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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What year was BF55 VXA registered?

BF55 VXA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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