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MK04 LGV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,852 mi
Last recorded118,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,852 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 118,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 117,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted rubbing against wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on centre display (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,414 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 110,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,141 miles

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f road wheel damaged

slight leak front dampers

Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension units slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,432 miles

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension units slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,534 miles

front dampers slight leak

n/s/r tyre tread 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,935 miles

front tyres low on outer edge

n/s/f road wheel damage

n/s/f suspension leg damp

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,115 miles

n/s/f damper slight leak

n/s/f tyre tread low unevan wear

o/s/f damper damp

o/s/f tyre tread very low unevan wear

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2010 74,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,999 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK04 LGV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK04 LGV, 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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MK04 LGV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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