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BG55 OTA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,564 mi
Last recorded93,564 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,564 miles

Rear springs covered in wax oil

Fail 19 Sep 2025 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,409 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 73,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,192 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,528 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,618 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,243 miles

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 OTA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

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

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