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MA04 LNK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,587 mi
Last recorded80,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 LNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 80,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,106 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 74,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR FOULING BRAKE DISC (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 66,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 60,785 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Fail 18 May 2018 60,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Pass 22 May 2017 57,688 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,307 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 54,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,630 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,193 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,670 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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MA04 LNK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA04 LNK, 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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MA04 LNK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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