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EG53 RGV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 RGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 126,859 miles

Nearside headlamp discoloured

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,270 miles

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

near side front headlamp req att soon(misting)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 114,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges, tread low

Fail 23 Jul 2014 103,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,670 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 98,417 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,205 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside aim output deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 81,417 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 15 Jul 2010 73,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,770 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,614 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,614 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,397 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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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.

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