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LG54 VZK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,813 mi
Last recorded115,813 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,813 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 115,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,480 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,480 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads starting to get low

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear and surface rust on discs

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

plastic covers fitted over sils

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,442 miles

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

slight play in n/s front link pin

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,371 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 88,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,557 miles

n/s rear brake disc in poor and corroded condition

Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,557 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc in poor and corroded condition

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres smooth on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,323 miles

Both of the front suspension units have a slight misting of oil.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 67,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both of the front suspension units have a slight misting of oil.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,238 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,238 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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LG54 VZK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LG54 VZK, 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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LG54 VZK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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