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ET05 DFU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,590 mi
Last recorded139,590 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,590 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 139,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

high level light not working

o/s/r upper tailight not working

signs of n/s/r brake disc & pads getting hot

smell of disel under bonnet injector leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 121,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,172 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 96,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,660 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,465 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 74,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,175 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,441 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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ET05 DFU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET05 DFU, 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 ET05 DFU registered?

ET05 DFU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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