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BG55 AYE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,561 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust joint corroding but secure at time of test

whirring/bearing noise from gearbox area. suspect clutch bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light ()

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

Offside Rear tyre lightly cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,072 miles

child seat fitted [not allowing full inspection of adult belt]

Fail 10 Oct 2016 89,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted [not allowing full inspection of adult belt]

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,234 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight dampness on o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,854 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,175 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front discs corroded and grooved

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,675 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

front brake discs badly lipped

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 54,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

front brake discs badly lipped

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,249 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 37,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG55 AYE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG55 AYE, 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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BG55 AYE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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