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DE54 VKN

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,388 mi
Last recorded110,388 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,659 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 102,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 94,363 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and deep cracks

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and deep cracks

Pass 26 May 2009 84,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2009 84,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 May 2008

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 61,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VKN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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