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EF05 ODS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,413 mi
Last recorded67,413 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ODS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,413 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,386 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER DISCOULRED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER DISCOULRED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 66,386 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER DISCOULRED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER DISCOULRED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,033 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,442 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING BADLY ON SIDEWALLS-ADVISE TO REPLACE URGENTLY

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY DUE TO CAR BEEN STOOD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CRACKING BADLY ON SIDEWALL-ADVISE TO REPLACE URGENTLY

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,654 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 60,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,106 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 60,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,143 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 59,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,040 miles

exhaust rear section is weak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,495 miles

front brake discs are pitted on inner face especially at drivers side

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,474 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,605 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,605 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,904 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,555 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,552 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,757 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 ODS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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