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VN54 ZDH

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,346 mi
Last recorded186,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 186,346 miles

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

n/s , o/s mirror covers missing- taped over

Fail 4 Jun 2013 186,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

n/s , o/s mirror covers missing- taped over

Fail 23 Mar 2012 182,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery insecure

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 182,200 miles

battery insecure

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 136,649 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2010 136,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,860 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 91,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,593 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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VN54 ZDH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VN54 ZDH, 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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What year was VN54 ZDH registered?

VN54 ZDH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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