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VU54 WXY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,017 mi
Last recorded117,017 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 117,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,938 miles

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

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

rear n/s suspension pipe damp

Fail 21 Aug 2014 111,938 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear n/s suspension pipe damp

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,759 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front suspension legs damp

knocking from steering

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

play in o/s steering tie rod/rack

Fail 18 Sep 2013 98,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front suspension legs damp

knocking from steering

n/s/r suspension sphere damp

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

play in o/s steering tie rod/rack

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,186 miles

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

front suspension legs slightly damp

knocking from steering when rocked

n/s/r tyre on 3mm on outer edge

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

play in steering tie rods/rack, o/s worse

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,091 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge & 1.6 mm

offside front tyre low 2 mm 215 55 16 w

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,258 miles

front suspension legs damp

Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn & lipped

front suspension legs damp

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,616 miles

front suspension legs damp

rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension legs damp

offside rear tyre low 2 mm

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,388 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm, 215 55 r16w

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Sep 2008 54,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm, 215 55 r16w

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,827 miles

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

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 WXY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU54 WXY, 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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VU54 WXY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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