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DF04 DZB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,180 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2013

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noisy

front wheels catching inner wheel arch liner slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,968 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,155 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,386 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 35,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DF04 DZB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DF04 DZB, 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 DF04 DZB registered?

DF04 DZB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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