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WL05 BVD

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 15 Nov 2023 84,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,390 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Fail 9 Oct 2021 57,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 54,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 53,570 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,484 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 51,484 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,479 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,062 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,062 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 38,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,277 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,889 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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WL05 BVD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL05 BVD, 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 WL05 BVD registered?

WL05 BVD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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