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MT04 XYH

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,601 mi
Last recorded85,601 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,601 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

dampness n/s/r suspension sphere

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension sphere has slight dampness

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension sphere has slight dampness

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,061 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,061 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,749 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,555 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,555 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,594 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,739 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 XYH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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