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MV54 YYK

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,824 mi
Last recorded138,824 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 YYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,214 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 132,045 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,275 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box cracked

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on outer tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre box cracked

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,765 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,435 miles

Age cracks to nearside front trye on inner sidewall and within treads.No cords showing at this time.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,187 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 89,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,421 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,585 miles

glass inside o/s/r light unit from broken bulb

Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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MV54 YYK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV54 YYK, 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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MV54 YYK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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