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FV53 VPL

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,398 miles

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

offside headlight getting insecure but ok at test

slight fluid leak on offside front suspension return pipe but ok at test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,205 miles

offside headlight getting insecure but ok at test

slight fluid leak on offside front suspension return pipe but ok at test

Fail 8 Jul 2016 79,148 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside headlight getting insecure but ok at test

slight fluid leak on offside front suspension return pipe but ok at test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,943 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside door mirror getting insecure

very slight seep from offside front suspension return pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,451 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2011 56,410 miles

n/s/f tyre has a sligth cut on side well

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,213 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,755 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,922 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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FV53 VPL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VPL, 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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FV53 VPL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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