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AK04 ZYZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,234 mi
Last recorded169,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 169,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 169,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 151,357 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 14 Dec 2012 149,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 148,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 148,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 145,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

severe oil leak

slight play o/s/fr anti rollbar vertical link

Fail 9 Jul 2010 145,958 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

severe oil leak

slight play o/s/fr anti rollbar vertical link

Pass 9 Jul 2009 135,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 135,168 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 122,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 91,567 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 ZYZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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