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EA05 MLX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,559 mi
Last recorded23,559 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 23,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 23,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 232,040 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 232,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,346 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 141,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,151 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 136,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,466 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 120,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,703 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and scored

nearside font tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Apr 2013 112,651 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and scored

nearside font tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 19 Apr 2012 102,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,406 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

unable to check boot area due to owners belongings.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EA05 MLX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA05 MLX, 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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EA05 MLX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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