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DF04 ENT

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,159 mi
Last recorded163,159 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ENT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,159 miles

E M Light on

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 163,152 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement near side inside fouling wheel (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

E M Light on

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 153,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 153,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 143,916 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 143,581 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 132,848 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,856 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 109,232 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,185 miles

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

engine cover loose

Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

engine cover loose

Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,517 miles

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

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

oil stains around both front shockers

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,557 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ENT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ENT, 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 ENT registered?

DF04 ENT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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