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EK05 VGF

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 100,910 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,682 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 100,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,551 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,219 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,159 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,344 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 147,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face worn/scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release stiff

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,324 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp slightly loose

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,324 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside headlamp slightly loose

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns sill slight damage

nsf tyre cut no cords shwowing

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2010 26,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on offside front, and both rear tyrs.

Fail 7 May 2010 42,122 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on offside front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,723 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 19,277 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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EK05 VGF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EK05 VGF, 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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EK05 VGF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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