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VK04 XMM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,579 mi
Last recorded140,579 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 140,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose tank support strap broken, tank still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes at T junction block corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 140,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose tank support strap broken, tank still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes at T junction block corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,567 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from both rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess around 'T' junction corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,886 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,263 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 130,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,753 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,974 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,730 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,730 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,242 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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VK04 XMM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VK04 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

VK04 XMM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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