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LY04 VTL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 144,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 144,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 132,391 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 132,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,193 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres just starting to crack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,193 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres just starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 121,119 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)

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

Oil leak

both rear and offside front suspension accumulaters have a slight leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 102,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 186,967 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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LY04 VTL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY04 VTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 VTL registered?

LY04 VTL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is LY04 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 VTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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