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AJ54 WNL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,398 mi
Last recorded157,398 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,398 miles

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

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,891 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 137,733 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 137,728 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 131,065 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 124,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 124,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,858 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,552 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 109,552 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre inner shoulder wear

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,768 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,977 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ54 WNL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ54 WNL, 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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AJ54 WNL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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