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EJ05 JYR

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,226 mi
Last recorded60,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,226 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 51,270 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,989 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 21,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 21,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 20,328 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 19,651 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 19,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 18,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 28,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,359 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly kerbed

Pass 8 May 2014 16,736 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 16,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 14,212 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 12,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 10,719 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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EJ05 JYR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ05 JYR, 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 EJ05 JYR registered?

EJ05 JYR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 JYR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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