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CF53 UCL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,982 mi
Last recorded163,982 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 163,982 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 163,980 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 146,386 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2015 146,386 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2013 125,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2013 125,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,936 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,291 miles

Front discs worn

N/s sill cover missing-sill damaged

N/s/f steering arm has slight play

Rear discs corroded/pitted

Rear wiper loose

Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,291 miles

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

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

Front discs worn

N/s sill cover missing-sill damaged

N/s/f steering arm has slight play

Rear discs corroded/pitted

Rear wiper loose

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,706 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 69,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,193 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 57,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,493 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,393 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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CF53 UCL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF53 UCL, 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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CF53 UCL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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