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CX54 VZP

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 155,556 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

front brake discs corroded

nearside front handbrake cable not feed properly catching wheel

nearside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 25 Feb 2015 152,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 142,859 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery loose

front brake discs & brake pads worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 134,785 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 134,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 121,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,721 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 107,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,692 miles

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

hand brake cables outers damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2009 94,692 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake cables outers damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,021 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,571 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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CX54 VZP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZP, 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 CX54 VZP registered?

CX54 VZP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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