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VU54 VKJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 104,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 104,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both head lamps (1.7.5a)

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight weepage of suspension fluid from resvoir pipes connection

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,996 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,636 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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VU54 VKJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU54 VKJ, 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 VU54 VKJ registered?

VU54 VKJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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