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EJ55 ZGV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 79,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 27 May 2016 79,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 75,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers splitting

n/s/f tyre wall perished/cracking

rear disks corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 19 May 2015 75,694 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers splitting

n/s/f tyre wall perished/cracking

rear disks corroded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2014 70,780 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades split

rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 May 2014 70,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades split

rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 May 2013 63,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper blade split.

rear no.plate cracked.

Pass 17 May 2013 63,842 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper blade split.

rear no.plate cracked.

Fail 25 May 2012 55,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres down to 3mm.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 25 May 2012 55,810 miles

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

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

front tyres down to 3mm.

rear number plate cracked.

Fail 22 May 2012 55,800 miles

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

205/55/16 both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 May 2011 47,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 34,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,624 miles

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

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 ZGV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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