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AR04 AHX

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,229 mi
Last recorded124,229 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,229 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2016 119,759 miles

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

n/s/f shock slightly leaking

Fail 29 Feb 2016 11,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ECM light on dash

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes starting to rust

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front legs slightly damp

ecm light is on

rear suspension pipes starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front flexy slightly chafted

off side front shocker slightly damp

rear suspension pipes starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,183 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,259 miles

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

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

sheilds fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2009 87,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,630 miles

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

front pads getting low

sheilds fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front pads getting low

sheilds fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

shields fitted top and bottom of engine and along vehicle

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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AR04 AHX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR04 AHX, 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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AR04 AHX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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