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VN04 EBM

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,671 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

both front tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,924 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,396 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)

slight play park lever

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,092 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,269 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,272 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,942 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,361 miles

light scratching to windscreen

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,376 miles

both front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake pads appear to be somewhat worn

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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VN04 EBM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VN04 EBM, 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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VN04 EBM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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