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FG05 BNV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,555 mi
Last recorded172,555 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 172,555 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 172,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering knuckle excess movement. (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering knuckle excess movement. (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 22 May 2014 84,572 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 84,572 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

turbo heat shields insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

turbo heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,746 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,746 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner steering arm joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,349 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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FG05 BNV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG05 BNV, 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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FG05 BNV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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