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ST04 EKF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,370 mi
Last recorded142,370 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 EKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 142,370 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

slight dampness rear spheres

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,963 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres slight mishaped

slight dampness rear spheres

Fail 15 Oct 2016 131,963 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres slight mishaped

slight dampness rear spheres

Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,589 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

rear suspension pipes slight corrosion

slight dampness rear spheres

slight misshape rear tyres inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2014 118,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 116,709 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 116,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,965 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear suspension sphere slight weap

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

Offside rear suspension sphere slight weap

Fail 17 Oct 2012 114,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear suspension sphere slight weap

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

Offside rear suspension sphere slight weap

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,352 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,416 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 110,327 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front wipers smear w/s slightly

both rear brake pipes off calipers slightly corroded

temp repair to drivers door mirror

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,584 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 106,584 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,804 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 101,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 98,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 98,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 76,403 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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ST04 EKF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST04 EKF, 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 ST04 EKF registered?

ST04 EKF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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