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WD05 BFE

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,804 mi
Last recorded71,804 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 BFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,802 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,392 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,630 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering juddering slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,656 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,402 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,086 miles

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

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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WD05 BFE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WD05 BFE, 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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WD05 BFE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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