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VK04 MWA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,966 mi
Last recorded185,966 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 MWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 185,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 185,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 181,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 181,356 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 178,483 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 178,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 173,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 173,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 172,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 160,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 148,900 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 148,892 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 138,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 123,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 89,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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VK04 MWA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK04 MWA, 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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VK04 MWA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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