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BG55 YUU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,982 mi
Last recorded126,982 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,982 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,947 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished

exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge & out of shape

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge & out of shape

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,897 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 103,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,877 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,877 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades smear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades smear

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,946 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn?

gearbox oily

offside front sidelamp dim

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2013 98,946 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn?

gearbox oily

offside front sidelamp dim

offside rear brake sticking

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2012 96,923 miles

front brake pads worn?

gearbox oily

offside front sidelamp a bit dim

offside rear brake pad worn

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2012 96,923 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn?

gearbox oily

offside front sidelamp a bit dim

offside rear brake pad worn

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,358 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,286 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,811 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,341 miles

Advise Concerntrated area of light scratches to the nearside of the windscreen probably caused by prolonged use of a defective wiper.

Front number plate has light damage but still just meets rquirements for test

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 YUU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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