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AX53 WOV

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,869 mi
Last recorded187,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 WOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 187,869 miles

Front undertray missing front wheel liner slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp has slight damage.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 187,172 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill assembly slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected Slight leak. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 186,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 186,575 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 186,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 186,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 186,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 185,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 184,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 182,819 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 182,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 179,449 miles

Both rear suspension legs have slight misting of oil.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 179,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both rear suspension legs have slight misting of oil.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 175,374 miles

Both rear suspension legs have a light misting of fluid

Both steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 175,374 miles

Both rear suspension legs have a light misting of fluid

Both steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 171,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 171,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,085 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 166,059 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 157,426 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,435 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,185 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre 3mm and slightly misshapen

Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre 3mm and slightly misshapen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,076 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 111,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX53 WOV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 WOV, 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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AX53 WOV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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