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DC53 EUB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,521 mi
Last recorded146,521 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 146,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,693 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint The pipe crossing the engine bay (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 140,693 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint The pipe crossing the engine bay (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,225 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 91,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,011 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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DC53 EUB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC53 EUB, 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 DC53 EUB registered?

DC53 EUB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 EUB safe to buy?

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