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LL04 VGC

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,166 mi
Last recorded184,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 184,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 177,268 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 177,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 172,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from internal mirror (8.3.1e)

Fluid suspension levelling valve wet but no leak detected

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tires perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2016 164,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,294 miles

presenter adviced

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,349 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,037 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,949 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 40,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,261 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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LL04 VGC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL04 VGC, 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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LL04 VGC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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