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PE04 WUC

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,469 mi
Last recorded188,469 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 WUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 188,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Some corrosion on all suspension pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2021 179,647 miles

Offside Front Upper sus strut top mounting corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 179,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper sus strut top mounting corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 170,174 miles

Offside Front cv boot slightly split

Pass 3 Apr 2019 154,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,524 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 128,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

nearside & offside handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,397 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 109,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 100,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,770 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are wearing low

the nearside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,704 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are wearing low

the nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,983 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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PE04 WUC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE04 WUC, 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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PE04 WUC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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