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PL04 ECT

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,117 mi
Last recorded200,117 miles
Recorded on28 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2017 200,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside handbrake low

Pass 5 Jun 2016 197,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake slightly low

Pass 26 May 2015 193,742 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 192,331 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 188,757 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 176,599 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 165,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 165,520 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 150,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 136,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seat belts slightly slow to return

both front wipers slight smearing of screen recommend replace

unable to obtain emmissions readings due to clean engine

Fail 24 Apr 2008 119,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres on limit need replacing now

Pass 24 Apr 2008 119,909 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres on limit need replacing now

Fail 9 May 2007 106,067 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 106,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,475 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)

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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PL04 ECT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 PL04 ECT, 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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PL04 ECT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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