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AU54 ZKL

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,176 miles

o/s panel damage no sharpness,

Fail 25 Mar 2020 109,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,659 miles

Mudguard insecure n/s/f bumper corner ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door outer damage

rear wiper

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,612 miles

under trays resecured.

under trays resecured.

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/sf o/s r door outer panels damaged.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,612 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

o/sf o/s r door outer panels damaged.

under trays resecured.

under trays resecured.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,915 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension unit has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s front tyre near legal limit and o/s front tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,103 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 86,103 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,603 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,603 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,081 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,081 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,492 miles

both rear brake discs light corrosion

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 ZKL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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