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LG54 VZO

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,327 mi
Last recorded157,327 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,327 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 156,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 147,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 147,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,966 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 137,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 129,592 miles

child seats fitted

seperate main beam switch fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 129,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 124,496 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 118,648 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and distorted

Fail 13 Nov 2013 118,642 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

chip in centre of windscreen

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and distorted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 118,622 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,102 miles

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

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 VZO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG54 VZO, 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 LG54 VZO registered?

LG54 VZO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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