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EY04 XWK

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,453 mi
Last recorded190,453 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 190,453 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both front and near side rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads apear half worn

Rear metal brake lines corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 190,453 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both front and near side rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

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 brake pads apear half worn

Rear metal brake lines corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 168,819 miles

engine management light on, anti pollution warning on driver info centre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 153,884 miles

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

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)

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

near side front side lamp and near side rear number plate lamp dim

when reversed, eiher transmission or front hand brake intially siezing and the freeing off

Fail 7 Sep 2012 153,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

near side front side lamp and near side rear number plate lamp dim

when reversed, eiher transmission or front hand brake intially siezing and the freeing off

Fail 8 Sep 2011 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

evidence of tyre/wheel arch contact light rubbing of plastic, no tyre damage

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,574 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)

evidence of tyre/wheel arch contact light rubbing of plastic, no tyre damage

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 113,205 miles

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

slight play in power steering rack side arm ball joints

wiper blades smearing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 113,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in power steering rack side arm ball joints

wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,945 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both front tyres have outer shoulder wear

front wipers smearing

near side rear brake disc outer face slight corrosrion/uneven wear

Fail 19 Mar 2009 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both front tyres have outer shoulder wear

front wipers smearing

near side rear brake disc outer face slight corrosrion/uneven wear

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,382 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 87,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,596 miles

off side rear brake wear indicator wire adrift and damaged, wrapped round hub spindle

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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EY04 XWK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EY04 XWK, 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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EY04 XWK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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