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MC04 LVT

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,285 mi
Last recorded233,285 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 LVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 233,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 229,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 216,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 207,534 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 207,534 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 198,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 198,696 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 179,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 179,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 166,983 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 166,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,658 miles

EML is on

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs on both sides (3.5.1i)

centre heat shield is loose

engine covers & under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection

front anti roll bar links & track rod ends have slight play in them

rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,392 miles

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

Offside Rear smal fluid leak suspension unit

Fail 8 Jul 2016 109,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear smal fluid leak suspension unit

Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,338 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,671 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,335 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,270 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,771 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 LVT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MC04 LVT, 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 MC04 LVT registered?

MC04 LVT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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