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EG05 CMU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,399 mi
Last recorded71,399 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 66,260 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 59,146 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned bush starting to displace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brakelight not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front engine auxiliary drivebelt missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned bush starting to displace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brakelight not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 37,649 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 34,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,340 miles

play detected at offside inner steering joint

Fail 26 Apr 2016 31,340 miles

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

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

play detected at offside inner steering joint

Pass 18 May 2015 29,319 miles

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

play detected at o/s inner steering joint

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,724 miles

rear high level brake light is not working

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,044 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,451 miles

wear started on inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Jun 2010 18,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wear started on inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,036 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,934 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 CMU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EG05 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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