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AU53 ONN

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,878 mi
Last recorded153,878 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ONN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 153,878 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 153,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 149,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 140,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges + perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 131,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 123,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,001 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,001 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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AU53 ONN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU53 ONN, 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 AU53 ONN registered?

AU53 ONN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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