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MV04 XDR

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,715 mi
Last recorded220,715 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XDR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 220,715 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front shocker top is corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 220,710 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure low pressure pipe (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake warning light warning light wires not connected

both front wheel arch cowling insecure

both indicator side repeaters discoloured

corrosion on front o/s suspension top

engine management dash light on

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

possible injector leak

rear o/s brake pipe has slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 215,318 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 215,318 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 204,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 191,688 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 178,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 161,640 miles

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 150,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 137,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 97,218 miles

front and rear brake discs worn †front and rear brake pads appear low. brakes require examining properly.

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 XDR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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