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PL04 XDS

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,302 mi
Last recorded200,302 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 XDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 200,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 192,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 184,369 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats folded and loaded with goods

Pass 16 Apr 2016 176,669 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 168,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 165,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 155,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 142,720 miles

offside and nearside front handbrake cables deteriated

offside and nearside front suspension struts have a light misting of oil

Fail 4 Apr 2012 142,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front handbrake cables deteriated

offside and nearside front suspension struts have a light misting of oil

Fail 8 Apr 2011 128,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

under covers fitted through out at time of test not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,061 miles

under covers fitted through out at time of test not allowing full visual inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front shock absorbers damp

Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,590 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,372 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,077 miles

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 XDS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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