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EG05 CRJ

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,253 mi
Last recorded171,253 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 171,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 158,499 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Exhaust is corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 158,499 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Exhaust is corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,997 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,768 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,963 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 63,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,580 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,807 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,691 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 44,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,091 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 CRJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CRJ, 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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What year was EG05 CRJ registered?

EG05 CRJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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