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NV04 JOU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 JOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,051 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,250 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,250 miles

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,960 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,374 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,374 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,573 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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NV04 JOU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV04 JOU, 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 NV04 JOU registered?

NV04 JOU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is NV04 JOU safe to buy?

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