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LV04 HZU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,433 mi
Last recorded177,433 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 HZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 177,433 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 177,431 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 176,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 165,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake squeel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 143,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 125,385 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 115,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 115,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 82,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,292 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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LV04 HZU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV04 HZU, 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 LV04 HZU registered?

LV04 HZU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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