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BN55 ZSW

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,865 mi
Last recorded121,865 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,865 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2021 121,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis /out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 110,363 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,934 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,385 miles

Childseat

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,367 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Childseat

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,692 miles

both front tyre treads are low

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,692 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads are low

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,074 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 23,785 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 23,755 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

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

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