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YR05 BBO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,446 mi
Last recorded134,446 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

General underside age related wear & tear, & light corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Slight Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 128,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps fitted new bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 123,508 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 112,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,909 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 105,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 41,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,549 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 19,848 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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YR05 BBO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR05 BBO, 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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YR05 BBO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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