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LA53 ECZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,899 mi
Last recorded73,899 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ECZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,697 miles

Front tyres both side has small cuts ply or cord not exposed

Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,742 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,142 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 66,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,905 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 57,905 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,021 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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LA53 ECZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA53 ECZ, 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 LA53 ECZ registered?

LA53 ECZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is LA53 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 ECZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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