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CV54 UWB

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,055 mi
Last recorded197,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 UWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 197,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 181,576 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 181,566 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 170,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 160,759 miles

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

object removed from screen prior totest

Fail 3 Jun 2016 160,759 miles

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

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

object removed from screen prior totest

Pass 18 Jun 2015 146,016 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 146,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,281 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 122,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,970 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 100,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,251 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 56,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 54,881 miles

both front discs on inner faces slightly pitted and corroded.

front wipers smearing slightly.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge although area is outside of ceter 3/4 of tread, also tyre has minor cuts in tread.

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn and has 2.0mm tread depth left on it tyre is also ribbed very slightly on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge although area is outside of ceter 3/4 of tread, also tyre has minor cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre slightly ribbed on inner edge of tyre.

Fail 15 May 2008 54,881 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front discs on inner faces slightly pitted and corroded.

front wipers smearing slightly.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge although area is outside of ceter 3/4 of tread, also tyre has minor cuts in tread.

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn and has 2.0mm tread depth left on it tyre is also ribbed very slightly on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge although area is outside of ceter 3/4 of tread, also tyre has minor cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre slightly ribbed on inner edge of tyre.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,751 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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CV54 UWB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green 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 CV54 UWB, 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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CV54 UWB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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