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FL54 YWF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 YWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 123,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,193 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides VERY close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,266 miles

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

Offside h/brake cable casing split

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside h/brake cable casing split

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,927 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,927 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s headlamp lens dull

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,088 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,671 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register a reading on smoke meter

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,287 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 44,173 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,316 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 35,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 26,056 miles

plastic over sills

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

tyre wearing

Pass 14 May 2007 17,297 miles

N/s/r lamp lens cracked.

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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FL54 YWF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL54 YWF, 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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FL54 YWF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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