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BN55 ZSE

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm also worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm also worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 116,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,262 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear unions (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack arms

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,838 miles

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

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

inner faces of rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,838 miles

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

inner faces of rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 63,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,458 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 55,458 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,541 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,216 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 27,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BN55 ZSE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN55 ZSE, 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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What year was BN55 ZSE registered?

BN55 ZSE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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