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OV04 VBA

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,737 mi
Last recorded150,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 150,737 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 146,316 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,861 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 144,853 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 142,400 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 124,565 miles

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

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker damp

rear brake discs starting to rust

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Apr 2011 124,565 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker damp

rear brake discs starting to rust

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,260 miles

n/s/f outer brake pad may be getting low

n/s/f suspension strut damp

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Apr 2009 85,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,752 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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OV04 VBA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV04 VBA, 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 OV04 VBA registered?

OV04 VBA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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