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AY54 JVV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,356 mi
Last recorded148,356 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 148,356 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 148,356 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,909 miles

O/s/f handbrake cable worn and need of attention.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 125,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,394 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 28,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,642 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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AY54 JVV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY54 JVV, 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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AY54 JVV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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