MOT Status
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104,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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) ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked on inner edge, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
Nail in offside front tyre
deep hole in n/s/r tyre
small split in o/s wiper blade
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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