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MW04 ZXT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,446 mi
Last recorded196,446 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 ZXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 196,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 188,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 175,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 166,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 166,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 158,323 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2016 158,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 153,126 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides front lenses (1.7.5a)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2014 149,133 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2013 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2013 144,999 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 139,366 miles

front discs are worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 24 Oct 2012 139,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

n/s rear wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 26 Oct 2011 133,273 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front and rear discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2011 133,577 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front and rear discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2010 129,384 miles

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 129,302 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear discs are worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,005 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 111,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 104,385 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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MW04 ZXT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW04 ZXT, 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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MW04 ZXT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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