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MK54 AYU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 AYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,462 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light refracting through lens, only just met requirements (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Due to damaged cable (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 65,461 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Due to damaged cable (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,970 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,252 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 60,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,377 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 59,375 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,400 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,941 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,555 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 26,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,680 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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MK54 AYU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK54 AYU, 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 MK54 AYU registered?

MK54 AYU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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