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CA05 BVM

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,110 mi
Last recorded30,110 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 30,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 30,109 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 26,348 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 26,348 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 25,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 24,113 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 24,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 23,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 20,809 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 20,800 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 11,763 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 11,757 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 4,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 4,626 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 3,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 2,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,702 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 18,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA05 BVM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CA05 BVM, 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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CA05 BVM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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