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RL54 BPK

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 BPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 96,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presenter adviced

Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 74,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,365 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 62,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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RL54 BPK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RL54 BPK, 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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RL54 BPK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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