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BV05 LYC

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 68,955 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,348 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2017 49,348 miles

Emissions not tested excessive coolant leak (overheating) (7.3.A.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,649 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 44,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,863 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,466 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 44,466 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,824 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,557 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 13,557 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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BV05 LYC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

BV05 LYC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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