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DF04 VPW

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,478 mi
Last recorded170,478 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,478 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 170,478 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 158,663 miles

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

both sides rear suspension units have slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2015 148,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,638 miles

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

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

n/side front brake pad sensor wire not connected

n/side rear susension pipe damp

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,087 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,553 miles

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

customer has been advised that the rear brake valve showed signs of dampness around it but there is no signs of any leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,087 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,193 miles

fluid contamination to rear suspension valve

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,611 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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DF04 VPW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

DF04 VPW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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