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MC04 AMK

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,363 mi
Last recorded147,363 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 AMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,363 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left - both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 147,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left - both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 144,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 141,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 137,151 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 137,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 134,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,692 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 128,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 122,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,254 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 113,254 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,083 miles

slight dampness around both front struts

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,432 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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MC04 AMK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC04 AMK, 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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MC04 AMK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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