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CX54 VZM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,184 mi
Last recorded165,184 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 165,184 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 165,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,567 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 155,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,350 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 141,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 141,745 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 131,845 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 131,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 119,532 miles

FRONT / REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 May 2011 100,756 miles

Hand brake cable outer covers worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2011 100,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand brake cable outer covers worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,723 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated close to limit

brake fluid level well below max.and brake pads all round appear to close to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,723 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated close to limit

brake fluid level well below max.and brake pads all round appear to close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,802 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,802 miles

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

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

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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CX54 VZM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 CX54 VZM, 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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CX54 VZM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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