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VF04 AUL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,674 mi
Last recorded135,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 AUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,674 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 135,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,842 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

under side floor covers partly insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,842 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

suspension fluid tank under side of vehicle partly insecure

under side floor covers partly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,479 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,141 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,418 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 92,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,510 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 77,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,399 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)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 63,399 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 2 Dec 2008 46,317 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,445 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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VF04 AUL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VF04 AUL, 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 VF04 AUL registered?

VF04 AUL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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