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BT05 OTE

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,733 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front wipers perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,477 miles

both rear disc rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,723 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,976 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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BT05 OTE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT05 OTE, 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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BT05 OTE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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