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WL04 CPV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 105,720 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,720 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,569 miles

Front o/s leg damap

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 80,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,621 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)

offside rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,319 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak on o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,629 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,212 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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WL04 CPV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WL04 CPV, 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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WL04 CPV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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