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EF05 EOL

2005 Citroen C4

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,199 mi
Last recorded159,199 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 159,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 140,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 99,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 90,525 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 85,438 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket insecure from rear box

Fail 31 May 2017 85,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket insecure from rear box

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,160 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,150 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear height sensor broken

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,672 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 48,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,707 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 34,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,607 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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EF05 EOL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF05 EOL, 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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EF05 EOL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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