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AY04 VSP

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 VSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,712 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 81,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 73,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,732 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 68,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,702 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has light cracking inside treads

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has light cracking inside treads

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,024 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,024 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,390 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

rear wiper torn

slight damp both rear suspension arms

Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,390 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

rear wiper torn

slight damp both rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,016 miles

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

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

bump stops deteriated at rear

Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,214 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads inner pad appears low?

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,214 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads inner pad appears low?

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bumpstops poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear bumpstops poor condition

slight cut in o/s/r tyre not to core

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,348 miles

all 4 tyres approaching the wear indicators

n/s washer jet inop but enough water from o/s to clean both sides

o/s/r fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2010 35,426 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r fog lens repaired with tape

Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/r fog lens repaired with tape

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Feb 2007 18,970 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 18,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

rear wiper split

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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AY04 VSP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 AY04 VSP, 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 AY04 VSP registered?

AY04 VSP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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