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DG04 XRJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,728 mi
Last recorded124,728 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,742 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

both reg plates starting to deteriorate

sill covers

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,742 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

both reg plates starting to deteriorate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,162 miles

front disc inner faces worn

front inner pads starting to wear

lower covers

nearside front tyre starting to wear

nearside front wheel slightly binding

nearside wheel trim missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

sill covers

small stonechips in screen

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc inner faces worn

front inner pads starting to wear

lower covers

nearside front tyre starting to wear

nearside front wheel slightly binding

nearside wheel trim missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

sill covers

small stonechips in screen

wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,260 miles

Bot front wheels slightly binding

Both Front inner disc faces worn

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

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside rear wheel slightly noisey when rotated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs worn

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,260 miles

Bot front wheels slightly binding

Both Front inner disc faces worn

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

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside rear wheel slightly noisey when rotated

Rear discs worn

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,058 miles

lower covers fitted

noise from o/s/r wheel when spun

upper engine cover insecure

wheel trim fitted to o/s/r

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,058 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

lower covers fitted

noise from o/s/r wheel when spun

upper engine cover insecure

wheel trim fitted to o/s/r

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,830 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight freeplay in both anti roll bars

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,667 miles

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine covers fitted concealing components

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,667 miles

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

lower engine covers fitted concealing components

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,135 miles

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

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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DG04 XRJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG04 XRJ, 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 DG04 XRJ registered?

DG04 XRJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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