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FV53 TSO

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

252,491 mi
Last recorded252,491 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 252,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 252,365 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 246,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 246,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 237,862 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 229,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 219,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 210,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 202,196 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension sphere holder / bracket gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front suspension hose (low pressure) perished / deteriorated

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 202,196 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension sphere holder / bracket gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front suspension hose (low pressure) perished / deteriorated

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 202,187 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 193,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 181,903 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 166,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 166,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 153,449 miles

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

Wipers not 100%

Fail 2 Feb 2012 153,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers not 100%

Pass 4 Feb 2011 135,745 miles

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

N/S parking brake cable (outer) deteriorated

N/S rear tyre showing some wear

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,321 miles

O/S Rear foglamp lens damaged but not effecting light output at this time.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 99,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,604 miles

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

advise outer casing split on n/s/f handbrake cable.

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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FV53 TSO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV53 TSO, 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 FV53 TSO registered?

FV53 TSO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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