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LA04 DTV

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

262,684 mi
Last recorded262,684 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 262,684 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 262,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 248,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 234,095 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 234,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 206,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 166,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 147,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 131,104 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2009 131,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,579 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre tread low 3mm and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Fail 12 Mar 2008 116,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre tread low 3mm and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Jun 2007 97,753 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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LA04 DTV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA04 DTV, 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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LA04 DTV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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