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BG55 WHL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 85,642 miles

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs worn

rear brakes sticking

Fail 31 May 2018 85,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs worn

rear brakes sticking

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,918 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,718 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres very close to limits & perishing

corrosion on exhaust in places

front wipers worn

wear on front discs & rear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,499 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres very close to limits & perishing

corrosion on exhaust in places

front wipers worn

wear on front discs & rear

Pass 29 May 2012 49,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 49,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 41,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 41,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 32,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,666 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,823 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 WHL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 November 2005.

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