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RJ04 VOM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,788 mi
Last recorded127,788 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 127,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 120,382 miles

Nearside rear hydraulic unit actuating rod gaiter split, no grease

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted and Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2022 120,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear hydraulic unit actuating rod gaiter split, no grease

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted and Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 117,083 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 116,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 108,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 104,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking fluid return pipe broken & leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 99,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 95,452 miles

unable view condition of front brakes wheel covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 90,844 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 85,372 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,898 miles

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

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker on

Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,832 miles

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

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

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,003 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 65,000 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,051 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,491 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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RJ04 VOM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ04 VOM, 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 RJ04 VOM registered?

RJ04 VOM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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