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BG55 YOX

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,609 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 122,608 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,150 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,947 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,994 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 38,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,050 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 YOX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YOX, 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 YOX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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