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WF54 ULX

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 ULX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 128,747 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 122,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 104,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,331 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread

Dried antifreeze around water pump area?

Front brake discs very slightly worn

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

Plastic floor covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of floors,brake pipes,suspension pipes and fuel pipes

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

White corrosion starting to appear on front to rear suspension pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2011 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread

Dried antifreeze around water pump area?

Front brake discs very slightly worn

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

Plastic floor covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of floors,brake pipes,suspension pipes and fuel pipes

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

White corrosion starting to appear on front to rear suspension pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,513 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,513 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,219 miles

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,508 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,123 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WF54 ULX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WF54 ULX, 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 WF54 ULX registered?

WF54 ULX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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