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ND05 EKW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,727 mi
Last recorded105,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,727 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to rear brake discs and pads being metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,518 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 87,516 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort lever stuck on, possible cable or caliper (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,177 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing erratic across the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded "Dealer type" (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle hanger snapped and temp supported with jubilee clip

Fail 2 Jul 2016 80,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing erratic across the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded "Dealer type" (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle hanger snapped and temp supported with jubilee clip

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,499 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,499 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 54,016 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 54,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 47,563 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 47,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 38,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,612 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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ND05 EKW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ND05 EKW, 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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ND05 EKW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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