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BT05 OSG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,123 mi
Last recorded133,123 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 133,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 119,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brakes have a slight bind

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 23 Apr 2013 119,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,725 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 106,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,024 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

a.b.s wiring insecure on n/s/f

n/s/f inner wing spash gaurd insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,971 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

a.b.s wiring insecure on n/s/f

n/s/f inner wing spash gaurd insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,141 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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BT05 OSG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BT05 OSG, 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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BT05 OSG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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