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WU54 HXV

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,843 mi
Last recorded106,843 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component light misting of fluid

engine management light on

Fail 15 Nov 2021 106,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension light misting of fluid

engine management light on pre 2008 diesel

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges and perish cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and perish cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension shock/unit light misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit and perish cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges and perish cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and perish cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension shock/unit light misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit and perish cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,324 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,196 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,993 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,389 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,389 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,124 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of slight weep from power steering hose

Fail 21 Nov 2013 48,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of slight weep from power steering hose

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 37,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear caliper mounting surface corroded on n/s and o/s

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,750 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,769 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 9,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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WU54 HXV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WU54 HXV, 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 WU54 HXV registered?

WU54 HXV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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