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BL05 VCA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,515 mi
Last recorded77,515 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearing excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 77,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearing excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,642 miles

Head lamp masks fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Head lamp masks fitted.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,071 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to n/s sill panel

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

headlamp defectors fitted

slight damage to n/s sill panel

slight oil leak?

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 VCA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL05 VCA, 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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What year was BL05 VCA registered?

BL05 VCA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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