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EJ05 XRT

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 65,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 65,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 51,875 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 51,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,322 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 35,970 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 20,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,408 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 22,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 17,081 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 XRT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ05 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

EJ05 XRT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is EJ05 XRT safe to buy?

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