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BG05 ZZJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,761 mi
Last recorded35,761 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,169 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,934 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,568 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,293 miles

rear exhaust box is broken up inside

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel is hard to rotate by hand

rear exhaust box is broken up inside

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 20,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

n\s\f front tyre on 1.6 mm n\s\r cracking around outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,696 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 9,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,315 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 5,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 ZZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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