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BV05 FWR

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,604 mi
Last recorded121,604 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,117 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 177,221 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 177,221 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 164,928 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 164,928 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 94,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 92,164 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,080 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel arch splash gaurd insecure but not fouling any other part of the vehichle

rear vehichle undertray damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

nearside and offside front top suspension mount have very worn bearings

nearside front wheel arch splash gaurd insecure but not fouling any other part of the vehichle

nearside rear seatback has slight play in latch mechanism

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear vehichle undertray damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 79,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,131 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 FWR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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