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FY54 AAK

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,975 mi
Last recorded198,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 AAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 198,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 187,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear seats put back into the upright position to check rear adult seat belts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 187,116 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear seats put back into the upright position to check rear adult seat belts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 173,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats put into the upright position to carry out inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 5 Feb 2014 173,713 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats put into the upright position to carry out inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 4 Feb 2013 158,854 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre outer edge is cutting out slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 143,203 miles

Drivers mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 143,199 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 128,401 miles

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

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

Nearside front suspension strut has a slight misting of oil.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside door mirror slightly damaged.

Offside front suspension strut has a slight misting of oil.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,508 miles

Both front tyres have worn badly in the centre and are very close to legal limit

Both rear tyres cutting out on outer edge

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2009 109,508 miles

Both front tyres have worn badly in the centre and are very close to legal limit

Both rear tyres cutting out on outer edge

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,144 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,832 miles

(advise) front brake discs lipped and disc worn un even reccomend replacment

(advise) o/s/r brake disc inner very badly scored and wearing reccomend replacment very near future

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FY54 AAK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY54 AAK, 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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FY54 AAK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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