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YR05 BMU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 136,716 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,282 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

Nearside Rear outer sill damage

Offside Front outer sill damage

smear oil around the engine/gearbox

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 70,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

Nearside Rear outer sill damage

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

smear oil around the engine/gearbox

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,215 miles

both rear axle bushes worn and splitting

light corrosion to both front and offside rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2mm with further wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2.5mm with further wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushes worn and splitting

light corrosion to both front and offside rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,573 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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YR05 BMU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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