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RY54 HLJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,717 mi
Last recorded189,717 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 189,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable knotted and split (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour 2 different bulbs fitted (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake cable knotted and split (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rubber boot split on shocker

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 171,129 miles

EML on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 171,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,473 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 139,227 miles

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2014 139,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2012 133,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 129,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 119,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 113,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,995 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,995 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)

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

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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RY54 HLJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RY54 HLJ, 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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RY54 HLJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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