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KW05 BYV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,945 mi
Last recorded85,945 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 85,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,945 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,232 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 129,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 80,109 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,755 miles

The n/s/f tyre tread is thin, and the n/s/r tyre is quite heavily crazed.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,976 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,856 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,856 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 BYV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

KW05 BYV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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