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DF04 DZC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,669 mi
Last recorded146,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,669 miles

Engine management light on, Anti Pollution Check.

Front Engine covers obstructing view of engine.

Nearside Front Side repeater glass missing.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 146,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine management light on, Anti Pollution Check.

Front Engine covers obstructing view of engine.

Nearside Front Side repeater glass missing.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

temp.outer door handle fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2015 122,688 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wheel slightly binding

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wheel slightly binding

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wheel slightly binding

Fail 31 Jan 2013 82,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osf wheel slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,281 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs /pads

rear brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs /pads

rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,120 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,511 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,985 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,985 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,414 miles

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 DZC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DZC, 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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DF04 DZC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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