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WV54 TSZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,198 mi
Last recorded191,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 191,198 miles

Nsf/osf tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Nsr nail in tyre

Nsr tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 191,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nsf/osf tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Nsr nail in tyre

Nsr tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 180,812 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 169,833 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 169,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 159,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 147,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

os and ns outer hand brake cables split

Fail 5 Jan 2012 147,320 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted to os and ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

os and ns outer hand brake cables split

slight movement in os steering rack end

Fail 3 Jan 2012 147,301 miles

Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to os and ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

os and ns outer hand brake cables split

slight movement in os steering rack end

Pass 21 Dec 2010 133,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension seems generally weak

front tyres worn on outer edges to 2mm

oil level just above minimum

play in tie rods

rear discs badly worn, o/s inner surface worst

rear tyres worn on outer edges to 2 and 3mm

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in trailing arms

Fail 9 Dec 2010 133,495 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension seems generally weak

front discs badly worn and lipped

front tyres worn on outer edges to 2mm

oil level just above minimum

play in tie rods

rear discs badly worn, o/s inner surface worst

rear tyres worn on outer edges to 2 and 3mm

slight play in trailing arms

Pass 6 Jan 2010 116,610 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 116,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 99,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,471 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 93,471 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 TSZ 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 52.9%.

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 WV54 TSZ, 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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WV54 TSZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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