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DY04 JUH

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

181,014 mi
Last recorded181,014 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 JUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 181,014 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 174,333 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 169,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear suspension pipes corrroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 169,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear suspension pipes corrroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 153,549 miles

Advise rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 153,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Advise rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,205 miles

Advise rear wiper split

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,205 miles

Advise rear wiper split

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 124,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 113,772 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 113,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 101,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,856 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2008 95,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,709 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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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DY04 JUH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DY04 JUH, 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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DY04 JUH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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