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FG05 BVV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,216 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,399 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,399 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,564 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 20,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,190 miles

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

slight wear o/s tie/rod

Fail 18 Mar 2009 16,190 miles

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

slight wear o/s tie/rod

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,910 miles

nearside front tyre outer surface perished

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 BVV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BVV, 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 FG05 BVV registered?

FG05 BVV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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