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BJ05 DGV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 91,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 91,306 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split - centre brake light disconnected - wear to all brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,532 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

wear to all brake discs - lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,534 miles

waer to all brake discs - lipped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,529 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front number plate

waer to all brake discs - lipped

Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,430 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing rough

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,285 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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BJ05 DGV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 DGV, 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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BJ05 DGV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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