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BV05 ENF

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ENF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play o/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play o/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,092 miles

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,495 miles

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

both wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Feb 2019 63,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 62,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,642 miles

Offside wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,806 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has slight cut to inner tyre wall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,410 miles

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

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

has scratch in swept area left side corner ( not effecting visability

Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

has scratch in swept area left side corner ( not effecting visability

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,402 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,361 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,231 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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BV05 ENF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV05 ENF, 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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BV05 ENF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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