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EK53 UPT

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,745 mi
Last recorded58,745 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 58,745 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,271 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,412 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 44,411 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,042 miles

Nsf+Osf tyres spliting

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,015 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perrishing spliting

Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perrishing + slight wall damage

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perrishing + slight wall damage

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,858 miles

Brake fluid slightly low

Nearside & offside front windscreen wipers slightly worn

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Rear tyres cracking

Rear wiper rubber completely worn

Slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,858 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Rear wiper rubber completely worn

Brake fluid slightly low

Nearside & offside front windscreen wipers slightly worn

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,335 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,757 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,137 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,746 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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EK53 UPT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK53 UPT, 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 EK53 UPT registered?

EK53 UPT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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