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WH04 DWE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 DWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp remains on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 106,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 102,004 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement Lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,417 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,731 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,113 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,621 miles

offside headlamp reflector/plastic poor condition..front brakes soon??slight bind to o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,008 miles

slight bind noted to o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WH04 DWE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WH04 DWE, 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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WH04 DWE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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