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WD54 BYB

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,038 mi
Last recorded202,038 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 BYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 202,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 207,308 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 207,307 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2014 201,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 201,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 187,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 167,784 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 167,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 153,352 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 153,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 135,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 117,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 117,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both of the rear brake discs are wearing thin.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,065 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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WD54 BYB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WD54 BYB, 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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WD54 BYB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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