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SA55 BGV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,695 mi
Last recorded111,695 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,695 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Slight oil leak.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,267 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,530 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,997 miles

Both rear shocks lower bushes perished

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shocks lower bushes perished

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,029 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 101,697 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2011 55,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,547 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,542 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,429 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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SA55 BGV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA55 BGV, 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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SA55 BGV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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