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EG04 WUE

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 WUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,944 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,477 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,952 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,628 miles

front outter cv boots becoming insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,959 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,079 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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EG04 WUE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG04 WUE, 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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EG04 WUE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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