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VCZ 6844

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 6844
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 140,167 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,657 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2023 132,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,850 miles

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight misting of fluid (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight misting of fluid (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded on rear and front to rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

staining on master cylinder no visible leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2019 119,666 miles

Offside Rear rigid suspension pipe heavy corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2019 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on loose wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in nsr clip above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front brake disc overheated not binding at present

Offside Rear rigid suspension pipe heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 112,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 112,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edge worn

corrsion to suspension/brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to suspension/brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,510 miles

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

corrosion to suspension/brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,733 miles

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

centre brake lamp not working/disconnected

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,359 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 95,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,863 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 90,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 81,037 miles

unable to inspect brake pipes fully bas plastic shields on under body

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,601 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,668 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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VCZ 6844 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 74.1%.

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 VCZ 6844, 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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VCZ 6844 is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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