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BK55 SSO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,282 mi
Last recorded129,282 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 SSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive should repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 108,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive should repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,002 miles

Rear exhaust metal support mounting broken, should be welded.

bothside rear shock absorbers seeping oil.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 101,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust metal support mounting broken, should be welded.

bothside rear shock absorbers seeping oil.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,938 miles

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

rear exhaust ,metal support mounting ,broken, still secure ,can welded.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,653 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 70,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,602 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 34,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 23,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BK55 SSO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK55 SSO, 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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BK55 SSO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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