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DG54 FSO

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,277 mi
Last recorded117,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 FSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,277 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes are heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 117,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension pipes are heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,398 miles

Rear nearside and offside suspension pipes corroding by retaining clips

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,218 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,934 miles

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,040 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

no tow ball fitted to towbar

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,114 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,050 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre close to tread wear indicators

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undershield fitted

floor pan covers fitted (excluding fronts)

rise and fall performance of rear brakes is just acceptable

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undershield fitted

floor pan covers fitted (excluding fronts)

rise and fall performance of rear brakes is just acceptable

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,209 miles

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,209 miles

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

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

rise and fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,763 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal tread depth limit

rise and fall performance of front brakes just acceptable

rise and fall performance of rear brakes just acceptable

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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DG54 FSO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG54 FSO, 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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DG54 FSO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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