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YS05 BPU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2019 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 76,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 71,213 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 71,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 66,096 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 53,095 miles

Front Inner steering joints have play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly cracked and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly cracked and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Inner steering joints have play

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 45,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2014 39,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly cracked perrished

Pass 17 May 2013 29,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 21,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,148 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 13,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 10,632 miles

Both outer sidewalls of front tyres scrubbed

Pass 23 May 2008 8,461 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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YS05 BPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YS05 BPU, 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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YS05 BPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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