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CW54 FRV

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,111 mi
Last recorded137,111 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 137,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,926 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn low on the outer edges 215/55zr16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs are little rusty

slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 4 Oct 2018 131,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn low on the outer edges 215/55zr16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs are little rusty

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside door mirror cover missing

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 129,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,710 miles

damage too n/s/f wing no sharp edges

o/s wing mirror glass is smashed and mirror cover is missing

slight play in the n/s/f inner rack end

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,242 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

o/s wing mirror cover is missing

slight play in the n/s/f inner track rod end

small stone chip in the o/s of the windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,509 miles

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

o/s/f suspension return pipe split and weeping fluid

Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,509 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspension return pipe split and weeping fluid

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre sidewalls perrished

Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,455 miles

advice stonechip in zone A

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,171 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls have slight splits

oil leak sump area

Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,218 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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CW54 FRV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red 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 CW54 FRV, 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 CW54 FRV registered?

CW54 FRV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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