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EA05 VGP

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,064 mi
Last recorded150,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,064 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 150,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 135,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front driveshaft gaitor slightly insecure but not letting water

Pass 14 Feb 2014 134,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel injector slightly leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2014 134,371 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel slightly leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,813 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 124,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,099 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 82,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,533 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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EA05 VGP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VGP, 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 EA05 VGP registered?

EA05 VGP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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