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AD53 ZGR

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,859 mi
Last recorded134,859 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 134,859 miles

Front Headlamps poor output both sides

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,399 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 123,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,087 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock absorber has leak of oil

Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,780 miles

Nearside Front parking brake slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,484 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,898 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,898 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,260 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,695 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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AD53 ZGR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 ZGR, 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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AD53 ZGR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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