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BJ05 DPY

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,169 mi
Last recorded152,169 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 152,169 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 152,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 135,909 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 135,909 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 121,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

nearside steering rack inner joint play. (boarderline excessive)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

nearside steering rack inner joint play. (boarderline excessive)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,256 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check seat belt

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,601 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,839 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 DPY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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