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OE04 XBA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 135,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 145,939 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 126,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,230 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 124,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar excessive play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking fluid shockabsorber return pipe torn and broken away leaking fluid (2.4.D.2)

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

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

advise heavy clutch judder through transmission shafts possible daul mass fly wheel fault /clutch system

advise o/s/f tyre approaching 2mm wear indicators 215x55x16

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread wear indicators 215x55x16

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,716 miles

advise n/s/f track rod end slight play recommend replacement

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,386 miles

advise b/s/f and o/s/f headlight lens starting to discolor

advise n/s/f indicator bulb starting to flash white light

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both headlights slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both headlights slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,988 miles

(advise) front brake discs lipped

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner and outer edges scrubbing off

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,133 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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OE04 XBA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OE04 XBA, 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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OE04 XBA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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