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ET05 XHX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,226 mi
Last recorded10,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,226 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 10,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012
Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,582 miles

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

non standard coil springs fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,582 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

non standard coil springs fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,284 miles

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

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

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

offside rear tyre depth getting low

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,284 miles

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

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

offside rear tyre depth getting low

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,506 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,165 miles

non standard coil springs fitted all round

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 XHX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ET05 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

ET05 XHX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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