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WU04 VAH

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,114 mi
Last recorded110,114 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,114 miles

Both handbrake cables are slightly chaffed on there mounting clips

Both rear suspension spheres have a small leak of fluid

Both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to clearly view front brake pads

Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Both handbrake cables are slightly chaffed on there mounting clips

Both rear suspension spheres have a small leak of fluid

Both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to clearly view front brake pads

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,985 miles

Both rear suspension spheres slightly damp

Both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,174 miles

1 centre brake light bulb not working but more than 50% is still illuminated

Both rear brake discs slighlty corroded

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

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

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,935 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)

engine management lamp on!recommend investigation.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both park brake cable outers splitting,recommend renewal.

engine management lamp on,recommend investigation.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre wearing abnormally on inner edge.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref front tyres wearing inner edges badly.

underside/engine and outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,213 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,368 miles

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

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

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

front brakes squeek when applied

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 VAH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

WU04 VAH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is WU04 VAH safe to buy?

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