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WN04 ZST

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,819 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

management lamp illuminated

power steering hose shows signs of leaking

power steering judders slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2018 155,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

management lamp illuminated

power steering hoses show signs of leaking

power steering judders slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2018 155,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

management lamp illuminated

power steering hoses show signs of leaking

power steering judders slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,782 miles

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

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

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 ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning lamp on

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded several o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning lamp on

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,830 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 142,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,425 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 136,424 miles

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp on

o/s mirror glass could be better

Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,235 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 120,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,929 miles

fuel smell from engine area

offside door mirror could be better

Fail 3 Apr 2012 110,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel smell from engine area

offside door mirror could be better

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,918 miles

front brake discs & pads appear worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise nsf suspension unit damp

advise slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,107 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2008 79,080 miles

slight weeping from offside front shock unit

slight weeping of fluid from nearside front shock unit

Fail 7 May 2008 79,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

slight weeping from offside front shock unit

slight weeping of fluid from nearside front shock unit

Pass 1 May 2007 62,933 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 ZST is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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