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DV04 WPJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,243 mi
Last recorded114,243 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 WPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,243 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,333 miles

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 May 2016 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fluid suspension pipe leaking wing (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 88,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 79,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,024 miles

o/s wiper worn and n/s split at ends of blade

play in n/s/f droplink

Fail 30 May 2013 71,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper worn and n/s split at ends of blade

play in n/s/f droplink

Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f outer brake pad close to limit

n/s/r suspension strut gaiter leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,608 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,536 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 May 2009 37,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,783 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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DV04 WPJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 DV04 WPJ, 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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DV04 WPJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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