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BG55 PGU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 104,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 100,985 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 94,580 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

brake fluid level low

Fail 26 May 2017 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

brake fluid level low

Pass 28 May 2016 86,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,741 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,380 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,143 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,840 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 38,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside 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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BG55 PGU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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