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EA05 ZTE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,521 mi
Last recorded155,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 155,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 155,521 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 155,343 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 155,343 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,041 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 94,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,417 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,433 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 28,433 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,816 miles

near side front floor, under vehicle has tear in floor panel

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 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA05 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

EA05 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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