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BD05 XGW

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 63,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,374 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2009 44,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall has damage, not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 44,214 miles

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall has damage, not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,994 miles

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

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

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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BD05 XGW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BD05 XGW, 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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What year was BD05 XGW registered?

BD05 XGW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 XGW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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