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WL05 EOS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,977 mi
Last recorded48,977 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 EOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,977 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,619 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 44,799 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure inspection sum components

Fail 31 May 2022 44,799 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter insecure+leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (from the inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure inspection sum components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,254 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 38,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,014 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,504 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,632 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall has slightly cut

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,814 miles

Cataylic convertor shield loose (ratteling)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 26,814 miles

Cataylic convertor shield loose (ratteling)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,468 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 25,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn to 3=4 mm rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,807 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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WL05 EOS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL05 EOS, 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 WL05 EOS registered?

WL05 EOS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WL05 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 EOS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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