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AV54 DRZ

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,425 mi
Last recorded93,425 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front & rear bumpers damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front + rear discs corroded/pitted

nearside mirror tapped up

ns+os headlamps faded

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wing mirror tapped

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Under tray not full secure

Window screen chipped

Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wing mirror tapped

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Under tray not full secure

Window screen chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nsf+osr shock absorbers slight dampness

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,398 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nsf+osr shock absorbers slight dampness

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,821 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses faded & image poor

central locking inop n/s/f

n/s/f hydrolastic strut misting

n/s/f mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,204 miles

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

Nearside Front signs of oil around shock absorber

Nearside Front tyre tread breaking up

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,360 miles

both front h/lamp lenses faded & image poor

n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,964 miles

front h/lamp lenses fading & image poor

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,836 miles

Both front headlamp images poor condition

N/S/R Wheel cover missing

Top engine cover loose

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,636 miles

both front headlamp lenses fading

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,278 miles

All 4 tyres have bad outer sidewall damage

Both front headlamp images poor

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,377 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

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

Front wipers poor condition

N/S Wing mirror glass missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,177 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,644 miles

Brake discs all round look worn / lipped and slightly corroded

Brake pads all round look to be getting low

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres have minor side wall damage.

Rear tyres slightly feathering.

Very minor play in the steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,458 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 DRZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV54 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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