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DY04 XEL

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 91,090 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,151 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 72,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,676 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,489 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 41,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,411 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 XEL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY04 XEL, 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 DY04 XEL registered?

DY04 XEL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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