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DE54 AHL

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,475 mi
Last recorded153,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 153,475 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 153,475 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,092 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 148,092 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,184 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,322 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,064 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 78,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,022 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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DE54 AHL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE54 AHL, 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 DE54 AHL registered?

DE54 AHL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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