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FE54 CZW

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 CZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 134,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 129,046 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

play in front drop links

Fail 9 Mar 2018 128,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

play in front drop links

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,408 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,604 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,962 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Mar 2014 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,015 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 91,015 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,637 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,295 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE54 CZW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FE54 CZW, 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 FE54 CZW registered?

FE54 CZW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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