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AU54 PKN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,535 mi
Last recorded170,535 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 PKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 170,535 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot floor slightly damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2013 170,519 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot floor damaged slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2013 100,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot floor damaged slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2012

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,361 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,530 miles

slight handbrake travel, not considered excessive

slight misting of oil detected from under vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,530 miles

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

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

slight handbrake travel, not considered excessive

slight misting of oil detected from under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,546 miles

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

brake discs allround slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 40,896 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,101 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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AU54 PKN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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