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RX04 VAJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight image poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,780 miles

sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside headlight images poor

Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside headlight images poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,852 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 104,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

nearside washer not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,778 miles

Offside repeater faded

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,581 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

front brake pads

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside and nearside side repeaters faded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

play in rack

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,436 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside side repeaters faded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2007 65,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,809 miles

Rear tyres low on outer edges

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 VAJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX04 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

RX04 VAJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is RX04 VAJ safe to buy?

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