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BJ55 TYW

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,965 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2013 85,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/f door mirror insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Nov 2012 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/f door mirror insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,028 miles

front & rear reg plates slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2011 103,017 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

front & rear reg plates slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,533 miles

Oil leak

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Aug 2009 54,985 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,985 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,090 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 41,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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BJ55 TYW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ55 TYW, 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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BJ55 TYW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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