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RX04 MKL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 MKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,845 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 123,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,943 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,535 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,534 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,702 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 42,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,326 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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RX04 MKL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX04 MKL, 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 RX04 MKL registered?

RX04 MKL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is RX04 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 MKL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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