MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside headlamp discoloured
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
undertrays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front headlamp req att soon(misting)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking return (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking return (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
unable to carry out brake test due to condition of brakes
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs wearing thin
front brake pads getting low
n/s headlamp beam pattern just in spec headlamp lens deterioating
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
front tyres wearing on edges, tread low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
front tyres wearing on edges, tread low
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside aim output deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside aim output deteriorated
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine management lamp on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine management lamp on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EG53 RGV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EG53 RGV, 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 EG53 RGV registered?
EG53 RGV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.
Is EG53 RGV safe to buy?
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