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LC54 VHN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,194 mi
Last recorded180,194 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 180,194 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc slightly corred

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc slightly corroed

o/s/r shock absorbers dust cover spilts

Fail 14 Feb 2011 180,194 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc slightly corred

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc slightly corroed

o/s/r shock absorbers dust cover spilts

Pass 25 Mar 2010 156,744 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 156,744 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 136,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 113,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 99,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,421 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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LC54 VHN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC54 VHN, 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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LC54 VHN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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