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SK54 LFF

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,847 mi
Last recorded122,847 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 122,847 miles

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

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

under carriage rusty

Fail 8 May 2019 122,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under carriage rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 118,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint securing nut loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cv boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt ect

nearside rear fluid suspension pipe corroded

offside rear fluid suspension pipe corroded

rear repeaters starting to show white

suspension adjusting automatically

tyre worn smooth on inside shoulder, offside rear

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber not fitted (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cv boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt ect

nearside rear fluid suspension pipe corroded

offside rear fluid suspension pipe corroded

rear repeaters starting to show white

suspension adjusting automatically

tyre worn smooth on inside shoulder, offside rear

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,484 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,155 miles

cant inspect all pipes on underside of vehicle for covers

n/s/f shocky slight damping effect

n/s/r disc pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,155 miles

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

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

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

cant inspect all pipes on underside of vehicle for covers

n/s/f shocky slight damping effect

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,945 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,945 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,001 miles

exhaust smoke content not dense enough to trigger the smoke meter.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,075 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,442 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,442 miles

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

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

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

no beam pattern on osf headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,008 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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SK54 LFF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK54 LFF, 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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SK54 LFF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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