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NL04 XGS

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 110,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 96,563 miles

Both sides rear suspension units are slightly damp

Nearside Front Parking brake performance is poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 96,563 miles

Both sides rear suspension units are slightly damp

Nearside Front Parking brake performance is poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,844 miles

Both Suspension domes slightly leaking

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension slight leak

Offside Rear suspension slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has light cracking.

offside rear wheel trim missing.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has light cracking.

offside rear wheel trim missing.

Pass 1 May 2013 60,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel trim missing

rotational clicking from offside rear wheel,no visible fault.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,815 miles

Small cut to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 3 May 2011 50,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front fluid suspension unit ha slight misting of oil

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,983 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,022 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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NL04 XGS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL04 XGS, 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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NL04 XGS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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