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BG56 GVY

2007 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,297 mi
Last recorded169,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 169,297 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,218 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 99,218 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 92,865 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,534 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 79,008 miles

Front tyres are getting low

High level stop light not working

Rear indicators are becoming discoloured

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

o/s/r tyre close to the limit + cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2015 79,008 miles

Front tyres are getting low

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear indicators are becoming discoloured

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

o/s/r tyre close to the limit + cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,932 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,137 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,378 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,378 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,613 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 25,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG56 GVY is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 BG56 GVY, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG56 GVY is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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