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EX04 MHE

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 133,683 miles

EMU Light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 133,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EMU Light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 122,803 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 122,803 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 109,231 miles

Front wipers split but still clear

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 97,087 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 86,124 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,398 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front brake disc is corroded.

n/s rear suspension unit/arm has slight weapage.

o/s front brake disc is corroded.

o/s front suspension unit/leg has slight weapage.

rear heatshield around fuel tank is damaged.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake disc is corroded.

n/s rear suspension unit/arm has slight weapage.

o/s front brake disc is corroded.

o/s front suspension unit/leg has slight weapage.

rear heatshield around fuel tank is damaged.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,581 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,120 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,951 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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EX04 MHE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX04 MHE, 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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EX04 MHE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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