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NU54 LFE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,835 mi
Last recorded107,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 LFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 107,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

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

rubber pipe split on f/o/s shock. poss a vent pipe.

side repeaters going white.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 107,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

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

rubber pipe split on f/o/s shock. poss a vent pipe.

side repeaters going white.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,584 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 75,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,057 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly not obscuring view of road

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,921 miles

rear no. plate, slight discolouration

Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,921 miles

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

rear no. plate, slight discolouration

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,498 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,914 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)

o/s/r tyre has a punture it is still inflated

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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NU54 LFE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU54 LFE, 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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NU54 LFE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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