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OE05 EMJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,416 mi
Last recorded113,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,416 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,581 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front head lamp broken but still secure

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,581 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front head lamp broken but still secure

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very slighty binding brake (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,341 miles

auxilary drive belt tensioner unit damp

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre at 2mm - advise replacement soon

offside rear tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

reverse light inoperative

various body/bumper defects

various windscreen damage

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,729 miles

body/bumper damage to nearside front

front tyres worn on edges

reverse light inoperative

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Fail 21 Jun 2011 55,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

body/bumper damage to nearside front

front tyres worn on edges

reverse light inoperative

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,325 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2010 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2008 28,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE05 EMJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE05 EMJ, 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 OE05 EMJ registered?

OE05 EMJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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