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AW04 DDL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,116 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 125,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 117,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,039 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,241 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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AW04 DDL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AW04 DDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW04 DDL registered?

AW04 DDL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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