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AU54 PDO

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,861 mi
Last recorded124,861 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 PDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,391 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,354 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various and suspension pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2013

nearside front tyre edge ware, heavily perished and cracking 2013

offside front tyre edge ware, heavily perished and cracking 2013

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various and suspension pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2013

nearside front tyre edge ware, heavily perished and cracking 2013

offside front tyre edge ware, heavily perished and cracking 2013

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,150 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,652 miles

object more than 40mm in swept area of windscreen removed

plastic shields fitted under bonnet obscuring view

plastic shields fitted under vehicle + sill covers obscuring view

Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,630 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

plastic shields fitted under bonnet obscuring view

object more than 40mm in swept area of windscreen removed

plastic shields fitted under vehicle + sill covers obscuring view

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,973 miles

damp around n/s/r suspension unit.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,955 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damp around n/s/r suspension unit.

o/s repeater bulb faded.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,179 miles

cleaned headlight lenses to check aim patterns.

n/s door mirror insecure + repaired with sticky tape.

plastic covers fitted to sills + under floor preventing full view for inspection.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,448 miles

E-M-L stays on.

depollution system faulty.

low o/s/r foot brake reading.

n/s door mirror secured with sticky tape (not fully secure).

o/s/r brake disc corroded (pitted).

Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,997 miles

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

n/s mirror secured with tape.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,997 miles

n/s mirror secured with tape.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,513 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,154 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2008 53,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,544 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,544 miles

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

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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AU54 PDO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 PDO, 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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AU54 PDO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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