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NU04 UXL

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,832 mi
Last recorded129,832 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 UXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,832 miles

front headlights foggy but pattern can still be seen

rear suspension actuators wet with oil but no leak found when cleaned off

Fail 3 Sep 2013 129,832 miles

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

front headlights foggy but pattern can still be seen

rear suspension actuators wet with oil but no leak found when cleaned off

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 122,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both headlight lens's poor!

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front suspension leg damp with oil!

Offside rear light unit damaged!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 105,872 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Wipers smearing windscreen slightly

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged & slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2011 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wipers smearing windscreen slightly

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged & slightly insecure

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2010 86,288 miles

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

slight leak around nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 20 May 2010 86,288 miles

slight leak around nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,039 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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NU04 UXL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU04 UXL, 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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NU04 UXL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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