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EA53 CYE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 141,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking ram (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,843 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 138,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 135,736 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake discs corroded bad on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre snow tyre and 10 dot code

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" flat (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" flat (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 XL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake discs corroded bad on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 113,671 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)

Pass 30 May 2014 93,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,558 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front tyres getting low at 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,404 miles

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

front tyres getting low at 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,063 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,063 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 53,780 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 12 May 2009 53,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,117 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EA53 CYE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA53 CYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 CYE registered?

EA53 CYE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is EA53 CYE safe to buy?

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