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WF54 VLJ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 137,761 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 137,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 119,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,027 miles

All tyres close to wear limit.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,027 miles

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

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

All tyres close to wear limit.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 52,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,480 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 26,463 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 26,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,933 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Sep 2007 15,999 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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WF54 VLJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

WF54 VLJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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