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VA04 SWW

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,256 mi
Last recorded100,256 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker boot torn

Fail 9 Nov 2020 100,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker boot torn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pad wiring slightly cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pad wiring slightly cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,345 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,362 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,459 miles

Rear discs very slightly corroded

OS front discs very slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,216 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,880 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r Brake disc rusted/pitted - noisy when operated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VA04 SWW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA04 SWW, 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 VA04 SWW registered?

VA04 SWW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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