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EJ05 XRU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,386 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 112,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 83,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,631 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside wiper starting to split and is smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 78,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside wiper starting to split and is smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 70,760 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 60,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,684 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 XRU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

EJ05 XRU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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