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KW05 BYR

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad or hose ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2023

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad or hose ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,855 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,347 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,551 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 50,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,372 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,470 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 41,444 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,678 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,450 miles

n/s/f ,o/s/f and o/s/r tyre are perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,450 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f ,o/s/f and o/s/r tyre are perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,196 miles

n/s/f tyre are perished

Fail 21 Jul 2010 28,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,806 miles

n/s front tyre low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,098 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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KW05 BYR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW05 BYR, 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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What year was KW05 BYR registered?

KW05 BYR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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