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EA05 VGJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,699 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

center cat rattle

some slack in lower engine mounting but not excessive

Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,684 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

center cat rattle

some slack in lower engine mounting but not excessive

Pass 24 Jul 2018 130,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy rattle from cat (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,782 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear of engine (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 100,089 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,579 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 88,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front side light dim

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight play in nearside front steering sidearm/rack

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,712 miles

slight play in nearside front steering sidearm/rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,832 miles

rear exhaust box clamp rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2009 56,809 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear exhaust box metal bracket/strap rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,387 miles

front brak pads wearing low

front brake discs heavily worn

slight play in steering rack

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 VGJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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