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DF53 OFL

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,725 mi
Last recorded105,725 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 105,725 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 132,266 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 132,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 123,905 miles

engine management light on

n/s wing mirror damaged and insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 123,905 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

n/s wing mirror damaged and insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 100,982 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 100,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,129 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,563 miles

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)

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 OFL 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 60%.

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 DF53 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

DF53 OFL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is DF53 OFL safe to buy?

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