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FH05 BZD

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 137,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,141 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 106,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,017 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm (205/55r16)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,282 miles

nearside front track rod end has significant play in a ball joint.strongly advise replacement

Fail 2 Aug 2013 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front track rod end has significant play in a ball joint.strongly advise replacement

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,971 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,971 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

slight seperation of tread on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,209 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,031 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 32,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FH05 BZD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH05 BZD, 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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FH05 BZD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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