CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF54 FTU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,595 mi
Last recorded74,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,595 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Low brake fluid light on but reservoir full

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,356 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,909 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,565 miles

Front reg plate damaged but still readable

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,565 miles

Front reg plate damaged but still readable

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 3 Oct 2008 45,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 34,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF54 FTU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF54 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF54 FTU?

You can check the full history of RF54 FTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF54 FTU registered?

RF54 FTU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RF54 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 FTU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF54 FTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF54 FTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.