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WU54 HXZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,777 mi
Last recorded133,777 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 126,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 126,809 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 112,504 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 112,504 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 166,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,189 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 95,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,576 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,463 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,551 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,373 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,423 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HXZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HXZ, 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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WU54 HXZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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