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BG05 HBO

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,405 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,401 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 99,377 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,982 miles

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

front bumper loose

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front bumper loose

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,098 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,969 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,126 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,126 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,978 miles

rearexhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,498 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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BG05 HBO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG05 HBO, 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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BG05 HBO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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