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PY04 CVN

2004 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,910 mi
Last recorded152,910 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 CVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 152,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 151,987 miles

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

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

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 2014 144,221 miles

All four tyres worn near to legal limit

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

Pass 24 May 2013 135,867 miles

Both front suspension components have light misting of fluid

Fail 24 May 2013 135,867 miles

Both front suspension components have light misting of fluid

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 129,195 miles

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

near side rear number plate lense missing

Fail 24 May 2012 129,195 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear number plate lense missing

Pass 16 May 2011 117,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 99,317 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,425 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,869 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 68,869 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,518 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 52,518 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CVN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY04 CVN, 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 PY04 CVN registered?

PY04 CVN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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