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MT04 TEJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,340 mi
Last recorded130,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 TEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,340 miles

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated all 3 spheres (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 130,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated all 3 spheres (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 121,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 121,224 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 114,759 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 114,759 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,267 miles

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

front registration plate

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,955 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,948 miles

both front tyrs worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,927 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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MT04 TEJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT04 TEJ, 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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MT04 TEJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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