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BP05 VJE

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S headlamp aim on upper limit and needs attention/replacement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r handbrake arm not fully returning

o/s/r tyre 2mm and has a nail

Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r handbrake arm not fully returning

o/s/r tyre 2mm and has a nail

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 93,973 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 75,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

damage to nearside front outer sill

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall & wearing uneven

Fail 30 May 2012 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

damage to nearside front outer sill

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall & wearing uneven

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,033 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,627 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VJE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP05 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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