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PY04 CVH

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,770 mi
Last recorded142,770 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 142,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

eml and service warning lamps staying on

offside front suspension fluid leg slightly damp

Fail 14 Jun 2011 142,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

eml and service warning lamps staying on

offside front suspension fluid leg slightly damp

Pass 26 May 2010 137,101 miles

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

Oil leak

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2009 130,972 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 105,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 93,857 miles

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

osf hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2007 93,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osf hand brake cable in poor condition

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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PY04 CVH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY04 CVH, 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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PY04 CVH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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