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MV04 VUU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,265 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 97,705 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,552 miles

Nearside wing repeater cover missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 89,551 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside wing repeater cover missing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,917 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 51,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,136 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 27,136 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,451 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,813 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 VUU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MV04 VUU, 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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MV04 VUU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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