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ET04 LWG

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 LWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,516 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides.... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides.... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,339 miles

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

suspension lights on

Fail 17 Jul 2017 35,267 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

suspension lights on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,497 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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ET04 LWG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET04 LWG, 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 ET04 LWG registered?

ET04 LWG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is ET04 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 LWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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