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EA04 XXR

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,131 mi
Last recorded55,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 XXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 51,882 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,043 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

check engine lamp on

Fail 26 Jan 2016 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

check engine lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,716 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,872 miles

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

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

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

speedo faulty.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

speedo faulty.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2011 31,351 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,223 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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EA04 XXR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA04 XXR, 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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EA04 XXR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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