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DN53 WVM

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,583 mi
Last recorded108,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,583 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 108,559 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Free play at the wheel

Nearside rear suspension leaking

Offside front suspension leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 102,863 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,103 miles

covers under car so some items not seen time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,550 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,732 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,307 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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DN53 WVM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DN53 WVM, 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 DN53 WVM registered?

DN53 WVM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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