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AF55 BHY

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,766 mi
Last recorded186,766 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 186,766 miles

2X red warning lights illuminated?

Central Rear Head rest not fitted at time of test

Engine running rough?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing?

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

The engine oil level is on min

Fail 14 Nov 2022 186,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

2X red warning lights illuminated?

Central Rear Head rest not fitted at time of test

Engine running rough?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing?

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

The engine oil level is on min

Pass 20 Nov 2021 172,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing?

Fail 20 Nov 2021 172,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing?

Fail 15 Nov 2021 171,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing?

Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,478 miles

Excessive rattle from the coolant fan

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,478 miles

Excessive rattle from the coolant fan

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing

Pass 28 Nov 2019 148,520 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 148,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,631 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2017 99,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,522 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,746 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,674 miles

Nearside rear shack absorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear shack absorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,915 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,612 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 24,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,432 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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AF55 BHY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF55 BHY, 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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AF55 BHY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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