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LA04 VUW

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 May 2013 71,497 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,315 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,684 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 VUW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUW, 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 LA04 VUW registered?

LA04 VUW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is LA04 VUW safe to buy?

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