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RE04 NEU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 NEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,253 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front hand brake cable casing is deteriorating, has been rubbing on tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,115 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge getting low

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

Pass 22 May 2012 55,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Plastic covers on sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 55,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Plastic covers on sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,619 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 49,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,999 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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RE04 NEU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE04 NEU, 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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RE04 NEU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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