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DE54 VKK

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,992 miles

Exhaust leaking from turbo area.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust leaking from turbo area.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 110,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,995 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 100,995 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,143 miles

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

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

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 VKK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE54 VKK, 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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DE54 VKK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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