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EK04 ZXR

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 105,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Backing separated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Backing separated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 102,864 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 98,231 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking some grease but not allowing dirt or water in.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 93,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 90,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,932 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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 ZXR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 EK04 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

EK04 ZXR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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