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NU54 LGG

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 LGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,455 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,175 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

front headlight glasses deteriorating

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,769 miles

engine oil level low

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 101,678 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

note.front wheel bearings to be checked on retest

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,134 miles

Boot torn exposing ball joint of Nearside front anti-roll linkage.

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,650 miles

nearside front tyre wear on edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit in places

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre wear on edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit in places

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,115 miles

nearside and offside front parking brake cables outer casings deteriating.

slight signs of fliuld leakage from nearside front suspension unit.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,066 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,267 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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NU54 LGG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU54 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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