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FD53 AZJ

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 61,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on steering and suspension components

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside shocker slighty damp

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,366 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,882 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 27,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FD53 AZJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD53 AZJ, 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 FD53 AZJ registered?

FD53 AZJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2004.

Is FD53 AZJ safe to buy?

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