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AV04 XVH

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,512 mi
Last recorded156,512 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 147,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 147,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced no space between numbers and last 3 letters (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

items removed from view prior to test(satnav holder)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,097 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 129,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,391 miles

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 19 Mar 2012 90,959 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,810 miles

front brake discs rusted and worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,810 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusted and worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 46,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,659 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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AV04 XVH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV04 XVH, 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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AV04 XVH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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