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BV05 NVO

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 100,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,016 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 92,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,513 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 86,513 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight play in nearside front steering rackend ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,399 miles

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

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

Very slight play in nearside front steering rackend ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,643 miles

Rear indicator bulbs starting to show white

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,071 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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 23 Mar 2011 59,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,168 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,432 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 NVO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

BV05 NVO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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