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EJ55 FVL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 120,126 miles

Engine light on pre 2008 vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,469 miles

engine under cover fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine under cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 73,442 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2016 73,442 miles

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,630 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriated

front discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 70,630 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriated

front discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,934 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,375 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,534 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,534 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,354 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes out off balance pulling to left 17 %

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 FVL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ55 FVL, 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 EJ55 FVL registered?

EJ55 FVL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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