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EF53 EFH

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,830 mi
Last recorded185,830 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 185,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 175,529 miles

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

reg plate bulb cover missing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 175,529 miles

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

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

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

reg plate bulb cover missing

Pass 16 May 2014 164,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2013 152,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 137,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 123,440 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 123,428 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2008 80,261 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2007 65,227 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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EF53 EFH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF53 EFH, 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 EF53 EFH registered?

EF53 EFH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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