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ET05 DHE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,151 miles

Emissions not tested oil level over filled (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine check light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,119 miles

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

n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play at n/s and o/s front steering rack arms inner ball joints

Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

o/s front tyre very low on inner tread

play at both front steering rack arms inner ball joints

rear brake dscs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,579 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

tail gate struts weak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

tail gate struts weak

Pass 23 May 2011 41,687 miles

e-m-l on

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 23 May 2011 41,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e-m-l on

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2010 27,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,819 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 DHE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET05 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

ET05 DHE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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