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KW05 BZA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,378 mi
Last recorded118,378 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 111,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,905 miles

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,957 miles

Engine coolant level low

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil switch leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2012 95,957 miles

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

Engine coolant level low

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil switch leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2011 92,547 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 92,547 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear disc slightly scored

Fail 24 Jun 2010 85,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear disc slightly scored

Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,712 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 47,709 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 BZA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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