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RN04 ZST

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,814 mi
Last recorded106,814 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 ZST
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,814 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested calliper seized (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 103,306 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 103,304 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested suspension ball joint separated when tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached detached when tested (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,229 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear sidelight bulbs dim

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,917 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,111 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn to limit and perished

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,997 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 79,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

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

O/S beam pattern poor

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,700 miles

emissions to clean too test

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,228 miles

both front tyres worn close to tread bar indicators

near side rear tyre worn close to tread bar indicators

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RN04 ZST is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RN04 ZST, 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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RN04 ZST is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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