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AK54 VVJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,991 mi
Last recorded158,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 158,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,520 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,632 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 87,632 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2012 81,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,500 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,500 miles

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

air bag light on

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,255 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,063 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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AK54 VVJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK54 VVJ, 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 AK54 VVJ registered?

AK54 VVJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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