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RL04 XZZ

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 XZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,050 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn on Outer Edge & Close to Limit

O/S/F Bumper Insecure

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Outer Edge & Close to Limit

O/S/R Tyre Worn on Outer Edge & Close to Limit

Fail 14 Jun 2012 115,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre Worn on Outer Edge & Close to Limit

O/S/F Bumper Insecure

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Outer Edge & Close to Limit

O/S/R Tyre Worn on Outer Edge & Close to Limit

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,887 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 101,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,326 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 93,326 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 87,150 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,150 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,389 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XZZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RL04 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

RL04 XZZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is RL04 XZZ safe to buy?

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