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CA04 XYY

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front registration plate damaged

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,943 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,036 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,576 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner bush/guide (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner bush/guide (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,094 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,186 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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CA04 XYY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA04 XYY, 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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CA04 XYY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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