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BP05 BKZ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,290 mi
Last recorded112,290 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,853 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front inner brake pad getting low

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,403 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust cracked/blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central stop light not working

bonnet stay clip broken

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay clip broken

rattle from exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,945 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,258 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,789 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,976 miles

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

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

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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BP05 BKZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP05 BKZ, 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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BP05 BKZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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