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LV54 GKY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,494 miles

Corrosion on suspension spheres.

Corrosion on suspension/brake/steering pipes.

Discs worn.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 87,487 miles

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion on suspension spheres.

Corrosion on suspension/brake/steering pipes.

Discs worn.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 84,823 miles

Nearside Front and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear deteriating brake pad

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 84,817 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pad wearing

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear deteriating brake pad

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,676 miles

front and rear discs corroded and scored but not seriously weakend

r nsr /osr brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

front and rear discs corroded and scored but not seriously weakend

r nsr /osr brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2013 77,331 miles

1.parking brake has only just met efficiency requirement. 2.parking brake has little reserve travel. 3..corrosion on braking components/discs/pipes and unions etc. 4.nearside shock absorber leaking slightly.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 77,331 miles

1.parking brake has only just met efficiency requirement. 2.parking brake has little reserve travel. 3..corrosion on braking components/discs/pipes and unions etc. 4.nearside shock absorber leaking slightly.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,562 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 65,562 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,958 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r, adult belt not tested

Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,855 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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LV54 GKY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 LV54 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

LV54 GKY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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