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BV05 LVO

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,372 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 55,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,520 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and tread cracking worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 51,520 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and tread cracking worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 50,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,617 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 47,167 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,867 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,266 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 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVO, 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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What year was BV05 LVO registered?

BV05 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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