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PJ05 BVV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

park brake only on pass 16%

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,880 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,878 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 74,342 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside sills damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside sills damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,816 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 55,816 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 46,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,289 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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PJ05 BVV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ05 BVV, 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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PJ05 BVV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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