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AX04 TAU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,045 mi
Last recorded190,045 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 190,045 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear suspension component has a slight leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 178,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 174,823 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 174,823 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 168,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre was flat

Fail 24 Apr 2018 168,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre was flat

Pass 3 May 2017 162,961 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 162,885 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 159,526 miles

1/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ n/s rear suspension pipes wet not leaking at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 148,843 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 148,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

1/ slight leak on both front suspension legs

Pass 1 May 2014 144,514 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2013 139,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 133,280 miles

near-side rear suspension unit is damp with suspension fluid.

Pass 11 May 2011 127,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 127,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 118,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 118,827 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,736 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 100,585 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,015 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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AX04 TAU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AX04 TAU, 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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AX04 TAU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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