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RY54 HLV

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,259 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,014 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking Not Attatched (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,178 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,446 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,226 miles

Damage to n/s door mirror

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Age cracking on both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Heavy dampness on both front shockers

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,226 miles

Damage to n/s door mirror

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Age cracking on both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Heavy dampness on both front shockers

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 47,671 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 40,651 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,696 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Dec 2010 29,696 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,703 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,195 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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RY54 HLV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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