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BT05 XLD

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tracking

Fail 18 Jun 2021 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tracking

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 67,077 miles

** nearside rear tyre edges split **

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

centre exhaust metal hangers corroded and broken

Fail 15 Jun 2019 66,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hanger corroded off and blowing from that point (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge split 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

** nearside rear tyre edges split **

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

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

centre exhaust metal hangers corroded and broken

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,269 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,534 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 47,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 41,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 30,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,644 miles

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,464 miles

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

Offside 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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BT05 XLD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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