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EY54 XDA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,268 mi
Last recorded119,268 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 111,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x 501 Bulbs fitted but still not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 91,051 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 91,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 87,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 84,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 80,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,159 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,435 miles

Both front headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,434 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,776 miles

Offside & nearside front headlamp lenses slightly milky but image sufficient to test.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,325 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,325 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,579 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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EY54 XDA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EY54 XDA, 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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EY54 XDA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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