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DY04 NPZ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 NPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,670 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 106,659 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,229 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 3 Jun 2015 106,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine warning light on

Pass 15 May 2014 105,260 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 105,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,459 miles

Engine warning light on

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Nearside rear brake slight bind

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

Service light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,403 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 98,403 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear seat belts not checked (seat full)

both front suspension struts moist

both headlamp beam image weak due to scratches on glass

Pass 4 May 2011 98,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 98,312 miles

Centre Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,080 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,080 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 85,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,067 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 72,067 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,861 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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DY04 NPZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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