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DE04 VVG

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,111 mi
Last recorded126,111 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cable outers deteriorated and binding

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,262 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 111,262 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 99,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 65,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,807 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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DE04 VVG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE04 VVG, 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 DE04 VVG registered?

DE04 VVG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DE04 VVG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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