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BF55 VXH

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,822 mi
Last recorded183,822 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 183,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 175,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 172,595 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside headlamp output slightly dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 172,593 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside headlamp output slightly dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Oct 2016 171,273 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 171,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 169,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 169,353 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

additive tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 166,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 162,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 162,411 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

bonnet sticks up slightly/lock and catch working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 138,446 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 138,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,872 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,504 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,504 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,018 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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 VXH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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