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PE04 WUT

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,193 mi
Last recorded131,193 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 WUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,193 miles

corrossion to brake and suspension pipes os and ns rear

Fail 6 Mar 2015 131,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

corrossion to brake and suspension pipes os and ns rear

Pass 27 Feb 2014 124,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 124,226 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

vehicle tested wet

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension valve damp

Fail 25 Feb 2013 118,225 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension valve damp

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,106 miles

Slight leak by n/s/rear suspension unit ok at present but advise attention soon

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in off side front wheel

Fail 4 Mar 2011 103,051 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in off side front wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers poor

nearside front side light slightly dim

offside rear reg plate bulb slightly dim

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,963 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side numberplate lamp dim

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,860 miles

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

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 WUT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE04 WUT, 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 WUT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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