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DC54 BZW

2004 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 99,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,245 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,275 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both rear brake discs very badly corroded.

Both rear brakes binding very slightly.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass loose (8.1.2a)

Rubber cracking on front suspension lower arm bushes.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both rear brake discs very badly corroded.

Both rear brakes binding very slightly.

Engine under tray loose.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass loose (8.1.2a)

Rubber cracking on front suspension lower arm bushes.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres just off 2mm wear bars & heavily age cracking on side walls

both rear brakes have slight bind

front & rear brake discs scored/corroding, pads ok at his time

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres just off 2mm wear bars & heavily age cracking on side walls

both rear brakes have slight bind

front & rear brake discs scored/corroding, pads ok at his time

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,447 miles

NS trackrod inner balljoint has slight play

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,672 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,079 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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DC54 BZW is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,346 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 DC54 BZW, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC54 BZW is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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