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V9 PLG

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,453 mi
Last recorded109,453 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 PLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 109,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit full of water

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

boot lid springs weak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,003 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle broken but still opens

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged full of water

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer door handle broken but still opens

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged full of water

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front door outer handle damaged [opening/closing function ok]

Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,322 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,063 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,759 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 69,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near/side/front suspension strut is damp

off/side/front tyre is on 2mm tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,727 miles

Minor play in offside steering trackrod

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,727 miles

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

Minor play in offside steering trackrod

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,873 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,567 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,302 miles

n/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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V9 PLG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V9 PLG, 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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V9 PLG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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