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VE05 EYX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,931 mi
Last recorded35,931 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,931 miles

Front bumper damage

Pass 30 May 2019 35,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 35,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 34,253 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 33,209 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 33,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,087 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 32,087 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 31,217 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 31,153 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

deep age related cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2014 29,567 miles

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

offside front brake disc starting to deteriorate on inner face

Fail 21 May 2014 29,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front brake disc starting to deteriorate on inner face

Pass 20 May 2013 27,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp innop

Pass 17 May 2012 25,257 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 22,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 19,553 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 16,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 16,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 13,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VE05 EYX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VE05 EYX, 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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VE05 EYX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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