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E4 DTG

2021 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,882 mi
Last recorded68,882 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 68,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 68,882 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 27,812 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 27,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

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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E4 DTG is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,613 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 E4 DTG, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E4 DTG registered?

E4 DTG is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is E4 DTG safe to buy?

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