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EF05 KWV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,304 mi
Last recorded110,304 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner joint slight play

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,950 miles

Front slight play in both front inner steering arms

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

Fail 4 May 2018 103,721 miles

Emissions not tested engine damage may occur during smoke test, emissions not safe to be tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 92,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play socket (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2016 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play socket (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 61,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low

Fail 14 May 2014 61,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,858 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 KWV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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