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NH04 ZHK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,087 mi
Last recorded199,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 ZHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 199,087 miles

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

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

all brake and suspension pipes corroded

front discs corroded

o/s n/s rear radius arms bearings worn

Fail 5 Jul 2013 199,087 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake and suspension pipes corroded

front discs corroded

o/s n/s rear radius arms bearings worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 175,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise left rear tyre wearing on inner egde

advise outer brake cable caseings cracked

advise rear suspension fluide pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2012 175,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise left rear tyre wearing on inner egde

advise outer brake cable caseings cracked

advise rear suspension fluide pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2011 156,085 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 156,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 145,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 145,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 120,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,561 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,523 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn to legal limit on edges

front brake pads low

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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NH04 ZHK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NH04 ZHK, 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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NH04 ZHK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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