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VU04 MLL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 MLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 91,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,203 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,818 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,890 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,451 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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VU04 MLL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU04 MLL, 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 VU04 MLL registered?

VU04 MLL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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