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BG55 YMY

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,275 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine mount in poor condition

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s suspension drop link has slight play

suspension d bush perished

Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine mount in poor condition

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s suspension drop link has slight play

suspension d bush perished

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 96,675 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING RUSTED OFF (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,879 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,782 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,924 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,126 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 50,051 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,462 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 YMY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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