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FD54 PDY

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,353 mi
Last recorded149,353 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 PDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 149,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 112,823 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,601 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,830 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,113 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FD54 PDY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD54 PDY, 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 FD54 PDY registered?

FD54 PDY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is FD54 PDY safe to buy?

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