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LV54 AVC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 149,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 144,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 143,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 143,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 141,980 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 138,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 138,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 135,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,515 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 134,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 128,296 miles

both rear tyres worn low outer edge

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,129 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2015 124,129 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,492 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 115,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,127 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,696 miles

nearside brake disc worn (QUITE THIN)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 88,696 miles

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

nearside brake disc worn (QUITE THIN)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,459 miles

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

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

front number plate slighty damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2010 80,459 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,963 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front suspension antiroll bar links

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,574 miles

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,355 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LV54 AVC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV54 AVC, 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 LV54 AVC registered?

LV54 AVC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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