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WG04 VBE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,637 mi
Last recorded87,637 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,658 miles

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

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

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

offside headlamp lense crazed,pattern slightly affected.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens crazed,recommend renewal. (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens crazed,recommend renewal. (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,082 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front suspension units misted and offside rear supension unit misted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,731 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,981 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

engine/underside/outer sill covers fitted at time of test.unable to fully inspect.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,730 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

battery terminals corroded,recommend cleaning.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,509 miles

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

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect componets

rear registration plate delaminating slightly

underside componets fitted unable to fully inspect componets

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,380 miles

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect componets

rear wiper blade split

vehicle was wet when tested

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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WG04 VBE 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 78.6%.

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 WG04 VBE, 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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WG04 VBE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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