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LA53 JZV

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,176 mi
Last recorded118,176 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 JZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 223,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 216,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 207,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 200,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 200,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 148,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 148,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 102,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect engine components

outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

under body covers fitted,unable to fully inspect under body components

wheel arch liners fitted,unable to fully inspect wheel arches

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 JZV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

LA53 JZV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is LA53 JZV safe to buy?

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