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PG04 MVC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,218 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,415 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,878 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,433 miles

hand brake cables cracking slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake cables cracking slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,704 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clean off rear brake calipers / mountings

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,025 miles

Clean out rear brakes , check rear pads

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

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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PG04 MVC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG04 MVC, 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 PG04 MVC registered?

PG04 MVC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is PG04 MVC safe to buy?

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