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AV54 DMF

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,017 mi
Last recorded181,017 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 181,017 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 181,017 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 175,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 174,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 152,253 miles

Front Poor beam image both headlamps close to excessive

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease contaminated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 151,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Poor beam image both headlamps close to excessive

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease contaminated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 135,506 miles

Front tyres badly worn on the inner shoulders

Headlamp lenses degrading

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension metal pipes rusted

Rear tyres worn to 2mm

Slight leakage from the front suspension legs

Slight leakage from the offside rear suspension unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,506 miles

Front tyres badly worn on the inner shoulders

Headlamp lenses degrading

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Rear suspension metal pipes rusted

Rear tyres worn to 2mm

Slight leakage from the front suspension legs

Slight leakage from the offside rear suspension unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 119,005 miles

Air bag warning lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension legs showing signs of leakage

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside rear number plate lamp lense missing

Under trays damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 119,003 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Air bag warning lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished

Front suspension legs showing signs of leakage

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside rear number plate lamp lense missing

Under trays damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,210 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 101,210 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,821 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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AV54 DMF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV54 DMF, 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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AV54 DMF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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