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GR53 EWL

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,199 mi
Last recorded99,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,089 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,280 miles

air bag fault indicated on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag fault indicated on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,180 miles

airbag light on permanent

Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,874 miles

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

o/s/r brake squealing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,989 miles

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)

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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GR53 EWL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GR53 EWL, 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 GR53 EWL registered?

GR53 EWL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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