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MC04 VFY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,898 mi
Last recorded139,898 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,898 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,561 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,213 miles

tyre low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,738 miles

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

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to body covers

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,710 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 55,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,160 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 VFY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

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