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MC04 VFT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 VFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,938 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,045 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front suspension has light misting of oil

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,283 miles

splash guards fitted to under side of vehicle not all components visable

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 29,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread wear left.

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 VFT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MC04 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

MC04 VFT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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