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PE54 BYX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,279 mi
Last recorded91,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,279 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,272 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking struts (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,958 miles

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

o/s / n/s front suspension fluid pipes under wheel arch perishing

possible fluid leak from o/s / n/s front suspension legs

Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,958 miles

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

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

o/s / n/s front suspension fluid pipes under wheel arch perishing

possible fluid leak from o/s / n/s front suspension legs

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front anti roll link rod slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,391 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear brake discs corroding

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,118 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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PE54 BYX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE54 BYX, 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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PE54 BYX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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