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EG53 VOT

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

broken electrical wire(s) at nearside front brake caliper

front tyres possibly fouling inner wing plastic cover(s

front tyres possibly fouling parking brake cable(s).. cable(s) damaged

inner steering rack joint(s) free movement

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 112,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

broken electrical wire(s) at nearside front brake caliper

front tyres possibly fouling inner wing plastic cover(s

front tyres possibly fouling parking brake cable(s).. cable(s) damaged

inner steering rack joint(s) free movement

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,613 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc grooved

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,609 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front brake disc grooved

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,309 miles

Front brake discs slightly grooved.

Front brake discs slightly grooved.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Winter tyres fitted.

Winter tyres fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly grooved.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 76,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,095 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,095 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 49,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,185 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,986 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,767 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake disc lipped

offside front brake disc lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,866 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 VOT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

EG53 VOT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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