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AU04 VVK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,901 mi
Last recorded106,901 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,901 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild is loose

nsf inner wheel arch cover is loose

Fail 15 Jan 2013 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild is loose

nsf inner wheel arch cover is loose

Fail 23 Jan 2012 95,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,336 miles

Both Headlamp lenses deteriorated........Fluid weap from N/S/F Suspension leg

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both Headlamp lenses deteriorated........Fluid weap from N/S/F Suspension leg

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,907 miles

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

front suspension cylinders weaping slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2010 73,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front suspension cylinders weaping slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,646 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 45,345 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 32,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 32,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 VVK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU04 VVK, 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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What year was AU04 VVK registered?

AU04 VVK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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