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LA04 VUX

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,385 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 139,284 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,147 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,895 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)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn...

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 71,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,715 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 VUX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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