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FD53 FOF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,141 mi
Last recorded173,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 173,141 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 172,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 170,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 166,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside wrong size wiper blade fitted

Rear child seat

Fail 16 Jan 2017 166,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake cable on lock to lock check (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside wrong size wiper blade fitted

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

Rear child seat

Pass 13 Jan 2016 162,022 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of a belt

Fail 12 Jan 2016 162,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of a belt

Fail 15 Jan 2015 157,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 150,222 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 150,015 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,485 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 142,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 8 Jan 2012 135,161 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2012 135,161 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,859 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 108,875 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 79,388 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,533 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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FD53 FOF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

FD53 FOF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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