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VO54 VJN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,491 mi
Last recorded250,491 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 VJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 250,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2014 250,491 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 196,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 196,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 146,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 146,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 97,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 97,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 52,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,909 miles

off side rear brake discs outer face is corroded.

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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VO54 VJN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO54 VJN, 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 VO54 VJN registered?

VO54 VJN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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