2005 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · BJ05 XAV
2005 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 253,169 km. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 253,169 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XAV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2023
- 253,169 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C4 (BJ05 XAV) between April 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
BJ05 XAV Odometer History
- 18/04/200834,878 mi
- 18/04/200834,878 mi
- 21/04/200946,654 mi+11,776 mi
- 12/04/201060,922 mi+14,268 mi
- 05/04/201174,241 mi+13,319 mi
- 17/04/201289,523 mi+15,282 mi
- 16/02/201399,915 mi+10,392 mi
- 16/02/201399,915 mi
- 10/02/2014103,708 mi+3,793 mi
- 06/02/2015108,840 mi+5,132 mi
- 12/02/2015108,895 mi+55 mi
- 12/02/2016114,833 mi+5,938 mi
- 02/05/2017121,683 mi+6,850 mi
- 30/04/2018125,938 mi+4,255 mi
- 10/04/2019129,996 mi+4,058 mi
- 25/03/2020134,110 mi+4,114 mi
- 26/03/2020134,125 mi+15 mi
- 19/03/2021135,947 mi+1,822 mi
- 25/02/2022137,749 mi+1,802 mi
- 09/03/2023253,169 km
- 09/03/2023253,169 km
Average of roughly 14,661 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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