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PG04 PGF

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,233 mi
Last recorded101,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 PGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 101,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Substance on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 96,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,173 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,136 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,090 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,324 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 74,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,889 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 69,889 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 66,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,769 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,278 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,562 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,372 miles

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

Slight leak on offside rear suspension unit

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 PGF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PG04 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

PG04 PGF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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