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ET53 CVZ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,378 mi
Last recorded41,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,273 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,209 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,524 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 32,484 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres - cracks in tyre tread exposing cords 195/65/15 91H (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,356 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

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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ET53 CVZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ET53 CVZ, 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 ET53 CVZ registered?

ET53 CVZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is ET53 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 CVZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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