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EJ05 ZXE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,620 mi
Last recorded165,620 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 165,620 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,248 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (3.7.B.5b)

Front Ball joint has slight play Both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported SECTION BRACKET BROKEN OFF (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect UNABLE TO CHECK AIM (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect UNABLE TO CHECK AIM (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm- WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,454 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner wing covers loose

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner wing covers loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,717 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,911 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,018 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 26,015 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,550 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 ZXE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZXE, 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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EJ05 ZXE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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