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FM05 BVL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 97,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 97,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 92,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,865 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 16 Jan 2013 77,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,730 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,725 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 22,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,342 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat fitted.

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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FM05 BVL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM05 BVL, 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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FM05 BVL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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