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EG05 AWH

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,763 mi
Last recorded158,763 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 AWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 158,763 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 158,763 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb twisted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 153,120 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

play in o/s and n/s rack arms

Fail 16 May 2019 153,120 miles

Emissions not tested unknown cambelt condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

play in o/s and n/s rack arms

Pass 10 May 2018 128,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake unit scraping when rotated

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished 205/50/17

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

Oil leak ()

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 5 May 2018 128,867 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs heavily corroded and flaking apart (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake unit scraping when rotated

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished 205/50/17

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

Oil leak ()

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,122 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,106 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,102 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,358 miles

all brake discs poor

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,295 miles

front discs poor

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,052 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

air bag switched off.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag switched off.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,205 miles

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

slight windscreen damage

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,205 miles

slight windscreen damage

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2009 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,425 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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EG05 AWH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EG05 AWH, 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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EG05 AWH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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