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BG55 YVA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,019 miles

Brake switch faulty

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 121,019 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake switch faulty

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 155,653 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads look low

front discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,649 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

front pads look low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,465 miles

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look worn.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 108,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look worn.

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,058 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 103,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,986 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,986 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,152 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 85,358 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,930 miles

rattle from exhaust (internal)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 72,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rattle from exhaust (internal)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,116 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 YVA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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