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EG05 CMY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,610 mi
Last recorded132,610 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,610 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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)

engine management light staying on

Fail 4 Nov 2016 132,610 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

engine management light staying on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,307 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,307 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,200 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp not working

eml on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,502 miles

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

center stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Dec 2012 74,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs rusty on inside

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,062 miles

Offside 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)

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,744 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,312 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 CMY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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