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EJ55 FVE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

self levelling system removed and coil springs installed

under body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,852 miles

Auto Headlamp Failure On Dashboard

Both Rear & Offside Front Tyres Perishing/ Splitting Shoulders

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Self Levelling Device Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Auto Headlamp Failure On Dashboard

Both Rear & Offside Front Tyres Perishing/ Splitting Shoulders

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Self Levelling Device Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Engine Bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop Light Illuminated On Dashboard

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,366 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slight Tread Perishing/ Splitting

Headlamp Adjust Failure On Dashboard

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Rear Tyres Slight Tread Perishing/ Splitting

Headlamp Adjust Failure On Dashboard

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,469 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 87,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working intermittent (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,826 miles

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

slight free play inner rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,453 miles

DEEP CUT IN N/S/R TYRE 205/50/17

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHED AND CRACKING ON OUTTER SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION 205/50/17

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slight lipped on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,453 miles

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

DEEP CUT IN N/S/R TYRE 205/50/17

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHED AND CRACKING ON OUTTER SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION 205/50/17

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slight lipped on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

can not fully see front brake pads

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in tread

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,466 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

can not fully see front brake pads

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in tread

Pass 3 May 2011 59,290 miles

nearside front inner wing liner insecure

Fail 3 May 2011 59,290 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,072 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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EJ55 FVE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJ55 FVE, 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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EJ55 FVE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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