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WN04 DCX

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,880 mi
Last recorded161,880 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 143,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 138,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over brake and fuel lines unable to inspect components fully

engine management light staying on

offside rear tyre perished

service light staying on

Fail 22 May 2012 138,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over brake and fuel lines unable to inspect components fully

engine management light staying on

offside rear tyre perished

service light staying on

Pass 24 May 2011 128,579 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine management light staying on

front brake discs worn

service light staying on

spare fitted to nearside rear

Fail 24 May 2011 128,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine management light staying on

front brake discs worn

service light staying on

Pass 26 May 2010 112,209 miles

A SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL PRESENT AROUND NSF SUSPENSION UNIT BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGGATION

ADVISE ECU LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

OSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM BUT OPERATIONAL

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY NSR AND OSR RADIUS ARM LINKAGES WITH NO LOAD, CANNOT FEEL ANY WITH LOAD APPLIED

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

Fail 14 May 2010 111,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

A SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL PRESENT AROUND NSF SUSPENSION UNIT BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGGATION

ADVISE ECU LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

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

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

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

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

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

OSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM BUT OPERATIONAL

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY NSR AND OSR RADIUS ARM LINKAGES WITH NO LOAD, CANNOT FEEL ANY WITH LOAD APPLIED

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

Pass 11 May 2009 94,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2009 94,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2008 76,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 76,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 58,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 58,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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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WN04 DCX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN04 DCX, 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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WN04 DCX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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