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CX04 UPH

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,357 mi
Last recorded131,357 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 UPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,044 miles

Both inner to outer sill edges corroded.

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer cables cracking. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 123,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both inner to outer sill edges corroded.

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer cables cracking. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,983 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,592 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside oiland nearside shockers rear have a slight misting of (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight crack in windscreen nearside front (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,759 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 120,754 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front drive boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front pads low (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

large crack in bottom of windscreen

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

large crack in bottom of windscreen

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 113,549 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 113,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,594 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,281 miles

Advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,330 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 53,330 miles

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

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

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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CX04 UPH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 CX04 UPH, 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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CX04 UPH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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