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WU04 PVA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,377 mi
Last recorded98,377 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 PVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 98,377 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection, oil noted on lower subframe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 98,377 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection, oil noted on lower subframe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,027 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,299 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,703 miles

osf drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,481 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,212 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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WU04 PVA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU04 PVA, 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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What year was WU04 PVA registered?

WU04 PVA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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