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VN04 EDJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,011 mi
Last recorded133,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 133,011 miles

Offside Front wheel rim slight dent

all suspension general age and wear

both front suspension dampers slightly damp

Fail 1 Aug 2016 132,998 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim slight dent

all suspension general age and wear

both front suspension dampers slightly damp

both front tyres getting low and perished

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,206 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING IN PLACES

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK DAMP

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,075 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 116,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,437 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front headlamp lenses frosting

front tyres getting to wera bars

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r tyre getting close to wer abrs

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,173 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge/feathered

Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge/feathered

Pass 27 May 2009 66,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,176 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,537 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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VN04 EDJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDJ, 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 VN04 EDJ registered?

VN04 EDJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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