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N5 PDG

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 PDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 89,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp detioriated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp unit damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective detioriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,368 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

under-shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,824 miles

extensive undertrays and engine bay covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2015 81,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

extensive undertrays and engine bay covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension units detioriated

headlamps detioriated

oil around rear suspension units

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs detioriated

slight fluid misting from rear suspension gaiters

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,347 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs detioriated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,506 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,224 miles

oil around n/s/f suspension unit

rear indicators faded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,273 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,278 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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N5 PDG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N5 PDG, 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 N5 PDG registered?

N5 PDG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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