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DU54 ULB

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,583 mi
Last recorded171,583 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 171,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 157,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear inner edges--

Fail 17 Oct 2013 157,233 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear inner edges--

Pass 22 Oct 2012 135,410 miles

n/s/f suspension component slightly leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2012 135,385 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f suspension component slightly leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2011 108,589 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,795 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 77,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,784 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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DU54 ULB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU54 ULB, 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 DU54 ULB registered?

DU54 ULB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is DU54 ULB safe to buy?

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