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MV04 VUP

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,882 miles

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

emissions smoke test just met requirements

engine tray, N+O/S under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near & offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,706 miles

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

engine tray & N+O/S under covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,545 miles

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

N+O/S under covers fitted

engine tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,489 miles

slight damping of fluid from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,040 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,300 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,284 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,295 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,577 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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MV04 VUP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV04 VUP, 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 MV04 VUP registered?

MV04 VUP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for MV04 VUP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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