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BJ55 VOV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,634 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,634 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,066 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to brake servo pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,036 miles

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

brake servo pipe chafed

intake pipe insecure at turbo

Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake servo pipe chafed

intake pipe insecure at turbo

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,319 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn low on edges and cracked/perished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 53,319 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn low on edges and cracked/perished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake servo pipe slightly chafed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 46,385 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,215 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2010 34,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,581 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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BJ55 VOV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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