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AK04 XHB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,181 mi
Last recorded146,181 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 146,181 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 146,181 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,166 miles

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

offside front shock damp

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,141 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2016 118,088 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 21,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s no plate light lens missing

trace of oil o/s & n/s front suspension units

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s no plate light lens missing

trace of oil o/s & n/s front suspension units

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2013 93,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

trace of oil p.a.s pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,192 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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AK04 XHB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 XHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK04 XHB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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