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VA04 TFF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,322 mi
Last recorded119,322 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 TFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low/slightly binding - 52% Imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 119,312 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy/pitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low/slightly binding - 52% Imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 83,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight misting of oil on rubber cover of suspension unit

Fail 31 Jul 2020 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight misting of oil on rubber cover of suspension unit

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,836 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,356 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,114 miles

engine oil leak

nearisde and offisde front anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,950 miles

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

Slight misting of oil around outer boot on n/s/r damper unit.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,162 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 32,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,844 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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VA04 TFF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VA04 TFF, 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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VA04 TFF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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