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NL54 UZV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 173,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 168,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 168,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 161,335 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 161,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 154,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 154,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,690 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES,ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 145,669 miles

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

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

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

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES,ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,734 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,625 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 111,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,061 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,755 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,755 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 27,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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NL54 UZV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NL54 UZV, 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 NL54 UZV registered?

NL54 UZV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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