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PL54 UWO

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,172 mi
Last recorded86,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 UWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 18 Jul 2024 84,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 82,097 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,549 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 79,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear service brake low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,484 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,804 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,008 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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PL54 UWO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PL54 UWO, 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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PL54 UWO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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