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KW05 BYY

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,762 mi
Last recorded111,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,762 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,762 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,418 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust middle section support bracket broken

Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust middle section support bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 77,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,550 miles

front wipers smear/ rear pads lgetting low/ back box hanger broke

Fail 3 Jul 2010 47,794 miles

Exhaust system corroding/ Rear pads getting low

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,794 miles

Exhaust system corroding/ Rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,699 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 40,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,047 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 BYY 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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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