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CW04 REU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,747 mi
Last recorded135,747 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 REU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,747 miles

Both rear number plate lights dull

Brake fluid starting to get in poor condition

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 135,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear number plate lights dull

Brake fluid starting to get in poor condition

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 125,527 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,893 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO DIP PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO DIP PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Fuel tank leaking FUEL LEAK FROM TANK UNIT AREA (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured GOING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2015 105,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 95,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 62,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,541 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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CW04 REU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW04 REU, 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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CW04 REU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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