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LA04 VTY

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,951 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,316 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on edge

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 112,316 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on edge

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,383 miles

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

Nearside front anti roll bar has damage to end

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,383 miles

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

Nearside front anti roll bar has damage to end

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to nearside front wing area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,670 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,428 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 VTY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA04 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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