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PF04 CAV

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,811 mi
Last recorded123,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,835 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner sphere leaking slightly

Pass 19 May 2021 117,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

suspension pipe damaged/corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 115,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 115,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 110,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 106,225 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 106,212 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 99,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 70,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,735 miles

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

noise from o/s/r brake on roller brake test.

Fail 22 May 2012 66,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noise from o/s/r brake on roller brake test.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,592 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 51,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 48,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,054 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 42,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PF04 CAV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PF04 CAV, 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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PF04 CAV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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