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WV54 RXA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

276,552 mi
Last recorded276,552 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 RXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 276,552 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 276,552 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 254,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 232,735 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 232,724 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 207,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f beam paten poor

Fail 17 Oct 2014 207,694 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f beam paten poor

Fail 3 Oct 2013 181,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 181,137 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 157,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 130,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 130,102 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front side lamp dim

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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WV54 RXA 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 WV54 RXA, 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 WV54 RXA registered?

WV54 RXA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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