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BL55 PYU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre stop light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2017 80,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,453 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2016 75,453 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,487 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp not working. Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

rear exhaust deteriorated, centre exhasust bracket/support broken.rear bracket support deteriorated.

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,487 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp not working. Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

rear exhaust deteriorated, centre exhasust bracket/support broken.rear bracket support deteriorated.

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,963 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,963 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Rear exhaust silencer box heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 55,787 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,978 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 10 May 2011 45,181 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 39,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing on shoulders

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 May 2010 39,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing on shoulders

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2009 34,070 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,096 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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BL55 PYU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL55 PYU, 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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BL55 PYU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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