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KW05 BYU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,724 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,724 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,079 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 150,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 73,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,421 miles

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

clutch slipping

nearside inner wheel arch liner damaged

radiator leaking (nearside lower corner)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2013 110,295 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

clutch slipping

nearside inner wheel arch liner damaged

radiator leaking (nearside lower corner)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,217 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,225 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,594 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,319 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 BYU 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 64.7%.

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

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