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VU04 MTV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 MTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel high (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel high (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

N/S/F headlamp lens cover deteriorated slightly affecting beam image.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,663 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

N/S/F headlamp lens cover deteriorated slightly affecting beam image.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,560 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Emissions light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,624 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm min tread left.

Both front tyres have 3mm min tread left.

Both rear indicator & O/S/F repeater lamp bulbs faded.

Front power steering hose/pipe under bonnet leaking slightly.

Front reg plate slightly damaged.

Slight play in N/S/F steering (track rod end?/rack joint?) detected at road wheel.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,624 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged.

Both front tyres have 3mm min tread left.

Both front tyres have 3mm min tread left.

Both rear indicator & O/S/F repeater lamp bulbs faded.

Front power steering hose/pipe under bonnet leaking slightly.

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering (track rod end?/rack joint?) detected at road wheel.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,938 miles

engine managmemt light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,938 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine managmemt light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,829 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Both front tyres wearing on edges slightly.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack when under load.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Both front tyres wearing on edges slightly.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack when under load.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,083 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

N/S/R inner brake pad getting low & backing shim dislocated?

N/S/R suspension bump stop missing.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,083 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

N/S/R inner brake pad getting low & backing shim dislocated?

N/S/R suspension bump stop missing.

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,105 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 MTV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VU04 MTV, 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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VU04 MTV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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