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BG55 YOC

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wall small cuts

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wall small cuts

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,968 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,844 miles

#### STRONG ADVISE #### nearside rear tyre weak/badly cracking and uneven wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,472 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

#### STRONG ADVISE #### nearside rear tyre weak/badly cracking and uneven wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear fog light intermitant fault

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,316 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 50,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,354 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,354 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,180 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,803 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 29,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,096 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,456 miles

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyres scuffed on outer wall

o/s front wiper blade slightly split

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

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 YOC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

BG55 YOC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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