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AP05 ECV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,695 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,118 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,079 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,763 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,763 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper smears slightly

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,696 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper smears slightly

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,651 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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AP05 ECV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP05 ECV, 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 AP05 ECV registered?

AP05 ECV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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