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NM04 XKN

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

211,036 mi
Last recorded211,036 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 XKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 211,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 211,036 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 202,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 202,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 181,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 163,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering column side to side rock has minor knocking noise

Fail 18 Jan 2011 163,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering column side to side rock has minor knocking noise

Pass 19 May 2010 140,084 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 140,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2009 105,912 miles

o/s/f tyre on tread on outer edge.

Fail 18 May 2009 105,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre on tread on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,077 miles

EVIDENCE OF DAMPNES ON FRONT SHOCKS

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE LOWER EFFORT THAN NEARSIDE REAR

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EVIDENCE OF DAMPNES ON FRONT SHOCKS

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE LOWER EFFORT THAN NEARSIDE REAR

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,030 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 38,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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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NM04 XKN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NM04 XKN, 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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NM04 XKN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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