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RL04 LHU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 LHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,945 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 88,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,653 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,783 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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RL04 LHU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RL04 LHU, 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 RL04 LHU registered?

RL04 LHU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is RL04 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 LHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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