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AP53 UJW

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,206 mi
Last recorded199,206 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 199,206 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges close to cords

crack in windscreen

osr nsr tyres worn on edges

temp repair to osf door mirror

Fail 22 Nov 2016 198,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges close to cords

crack in windscreen

osr nsr tyres worn on edges

temp repair to osf door mirror

Pass 31 Oct 2015 176,677 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 176,566 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 153,672 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray damaged and insecure

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished

Front suspension legs showing signs of fluid leakage

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front windscreen wipoer blade worn

Number plate lamp lenses missing

Offside door mirror not repaired correctly

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 153,670 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray damaged and insecure

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished

Front suspension legs showing signs of fluid leakage

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front windscreen wipoer blade worn

Number plate lamp lenses missing

Offside door mirror not repaired correctly

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,523 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 131,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2012 112,256 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front suspension legs slightly damp

hand brake release button missing works ok on day of test

rtear discs starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 91,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hi-level brake lamp not working

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,848 miles

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

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

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

hi-level brake lamp not working

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,921 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,207 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,086 miles

both rear brake discs corroded slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP53 UJW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 AP53 UJW, 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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AP53 UJW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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