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WN04 XBZ

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 137,213 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 137,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 132,293 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 132,201 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brakes juddering slightly

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,306 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 118,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle dash board is showing an Airbag fault

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 109,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 81,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 65,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,001 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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WN04 XBZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN04 XBZ, 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 XBZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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