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BG55 NBJ

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018
Pass 4 Dec 2017 153,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 86,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 115,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front wheel arch linner adrift

Fail 18 Nov 2010 115,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/front wheel arch linner adrift

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 55,624 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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 NBJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG55 NBJ, 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 BG55 NBJ registered?

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

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