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RV54 YWE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,347 mi
Last recorded181,347 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 YWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 181,347 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 181,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 174,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 174,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 165,907 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear no plate damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2014 165,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear no plate damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2014 165,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 151,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear no plate damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2013 151,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear no plate damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,432 miles

Indicator stalk slightly floppy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 128,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,041 miles

o/s/f hub ball joint split - no excess movement

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 112,981 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 102,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,235 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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RV54 YWE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RV54 YWE, 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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RV54 YWE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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