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BG05 UDZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 98,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,664 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,658 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,001 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn.

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

O/s front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage visible.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,700 miles

o/s/front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2009 52,655 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UDZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG05 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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