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BJ05 LYV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,147 mi
Last recorded104,147 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,147 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 104,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 91,505 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,502 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s/f discs are corroded and worn on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s/f discs are corroded and worn on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer joint has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post CAT to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post CAT to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.92 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.37 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 49,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked on inner edge, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,407 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.72 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet secondary device siezed slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2017 43,560 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet secondary device siezed slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,550 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 41,549 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,932 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 36,932 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,216 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 14,551 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

deep hole in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,551 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

deep hole in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,277 miles

small split in o/s wiper blade

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 LYV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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