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RV04 JNK

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,098 mi
Last recorded112,098 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 JNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,098 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,098 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,317 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,196 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front/rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 100,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front/rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre low outer edge and perished

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre low outer edge and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,956 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,652 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 61,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 47,521 miles

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

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

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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RV04 JNK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV04 JNK, 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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RV04 JNK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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