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BV55 VOB

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,176 mi
Last recorded169,176 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 169,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 164,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 157,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,282 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 146,282 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,472 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 124,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,646 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,646 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 105,684 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 105,684 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,351 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,327 miles

nearside track-rod slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,205 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,032 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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BV55 VOB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV55 VOB, 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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BV55 VOB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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