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AK53 OBN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,786 mi
Last recorded131,786 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,938 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,886 miles

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

near side hand brake cable outer casing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,537 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,617 miles

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

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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AK53 OBN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK53 OBN, 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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AK53 OBN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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