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BL05 CJV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 92,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 79,557 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 74,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,529 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 May 2014 66,223 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 14 May 2014 66,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear in o/s front tie rod arm

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,466 miles

wear in o/s front tie rod arm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,055 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 19 May 2010 40,291 miles

rear number plate cracked

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 18 May 2010 40,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate cracked

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 15 May 2009 32,722 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,547 miles

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

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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BL05 CJV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 CJV, 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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BL05 CJV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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