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RX04 VFB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 VFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,918 miles

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front and off side rear brake disc inner faces show extensive corosion/pitting.

rear service brakes show extensive increase/decresae inbalance.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Pass 29 May 2009 47,276 miles

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off side front brake disc inner face shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

undershield fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,907 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,262 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 VFB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

RX04 VFB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RX04 VFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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