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ET54 KNL

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,554 mi
Last recorded69,554 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,554 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse Lights Not Working.

Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,939 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,939 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,601 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,779 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,119 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 54,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 50,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,191 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,545 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,428 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 38,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,601 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,649 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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ET54 KNL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ET54 KNL, 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 ET54 KNL registered?

ET54 KNL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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