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AV54 SUX

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 149,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all sides (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

parking brake performance within limit.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 149,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all sides (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

parking brake performance within limit.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,446 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 139,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 132,292 miles

moisture o/s front brake caliper. Slight bind o/s front wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,232 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,232 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 125,225 miles

Offside Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,117 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 119,117 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,170 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 112,170 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 99,075 miles

front brake discs thin

Fail 12 Jan 2011 99,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs thin

Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,011 miles

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

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

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 SUX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SUX, 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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What year was AV54 SUX registered?

AV54 SUX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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