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NH05 BPU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,555 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle trim missing

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged and scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure very rear mount failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle trim missing

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged and scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 102,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,493 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,388 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,388 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 60,625 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,900 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,572 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,740 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 25,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,614 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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NH05 BPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NH05 BPU, 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 NH05 BPU registered?

NH05 BPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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