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DF53 HCL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,491 mi
Last recorded125,491 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,987 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off on outside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off on outside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,293 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,293 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,837 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel near limits

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,748 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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DF53 HCL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF53 HCL, 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 DF53 HCL registered?

DF53 HCL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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