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EN04 VYR

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,955 mi
Last recorded155,955 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 155,955 miles

Oil leak

Oil misting front shocks

Fail 8 Jul 2016 155,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking brake recording little or no effort Cable broken (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Oil mist front shocks

Pass 14 Jul 2015 142,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2015 142,893 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 124,366 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,869 miles

parking brake lever comes up slightly high but rbt readings ok

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,450 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,090 miles

front to rear covers fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s wiper blade smears

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear tyres wearing on edges/starting to perish

slight oil mist on front shock absorbers

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

right hand rear bumper loose at arch

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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EN04 VYR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN04 VYR, 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 EN04 VYR registered?

EN04 VYR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is EN04 VYR safe to buy?

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