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EK04 ZVY

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,538 mi
Last recorded55,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,610 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,284 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 4 Mar 2014 38,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,879 miles

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

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

front tyre edges slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,841 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 17,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,382 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 21 Mar 2007 14,382 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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EK04 ZVY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK04 ZVY, 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 EK04 ZVY registered?

EK04 ZVY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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