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DU05 EFS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 73,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 73,879 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 71,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 71,945 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 69,596 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 May 2016 69,596 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

slight play in steering joints

Pass 1 May 2015 60,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 47,326 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2014 46,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2012 36,386 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 36,386 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 29,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,835 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,570 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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DU05 EFS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DU05 EFS, 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 DU05 EFS registered?

DU05 EFS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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