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BG05 ZZS

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,509 mi
Last recorded94,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 94,509 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 94,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,166 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,910 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,685 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,236 miles

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

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Rear silencer support strap broken but repared by temporary means which, at his time, are sufficiant

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Rear silencer support strap broken but repared by temporary means which, at his time, are sufficiant

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,129 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 48,129 miles

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

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

engine noisy

engine oil pressure low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside + nearside rear tyres

Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside + nearside rear tyres

Pass 6 May 2008 30,099 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 30,079 miles

Nearside 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 ZZS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZS, 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 BG05 ZZS registered?

BG05 ZZS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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