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MD04 UUP

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 UUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,426 miles

Advise near side front shocker has slight misting of oil

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,398 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise near side front shocker has slight misting of oil

Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,102 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,795 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,142 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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MD04 UUP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MD04 UUP, 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 MD04 UUP registered?

MD04 UUP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is MD04 UUP safe to buy?

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