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CA05 EMK

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

N/S/R Tyre inner tread stepped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and splits in both sidewalls (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

N/S/R Tyre inner tread stepped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and splits in both sidewalls (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 80,628 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / RAD LEAK

DAMAGE TO O/S/R WING X DOOR / FRONT PLATE / N/S/R SPRING CORRODING

Fail 6 May 2016 80,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / RAD LEAK

DAMAGE TO O/S/R WING X DOOR / FRONT PLATE / N/S/R SPRING CORRODING

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,413 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

rear exhaust backbox deteriorated and corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear inner tyre wall cracking due to age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,714 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 42,029 miles

slight amount of freeplay in nearside steering

Fail 4 May 2010 41,986 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight amount of freeplay in nearside steering

Pass 18 May 2009 34,641 miles

some freeplay in nearside steering rack

Fail 18 May 2009 34,641 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

some freeplay in nearside steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 27,226 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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CA05 EMK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA05 EMK, 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 CA05 EMK registered?

CA05 EMK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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