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VK04 XML

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,418 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 40,418 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,660 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 34,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 31,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 26,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,927 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 22,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,366 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,215 miles

Nearside Front 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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VK04 XML is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XML, 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 VK04 XML registered?

VK04 XML is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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