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MC04 VFU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,322 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,316 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,945 miles

advise offside rear hydraulic suspension unit slight seepage

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside rear hydraulic suspension unit slight seepage

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,096 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,803 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 VFU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

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

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