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AU04 VAA

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,230 mi
Last recorded100,230 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 100,230 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess misted (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess corroded casing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,169 miles

Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both sides - misted in oil (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess main pipe - corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2020 93,189 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing insecure

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,750 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,548 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F inner CV gaiter leaking grease

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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AU04 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU04 VAA, 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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AU04 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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