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LD53 WFR

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,883 mi
Last recorded153,883 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 153,883 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 153,873 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking fluid pipe snapped (top) (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 141,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,448 miles

Dampness on nearside front inner wheel arch no leaks

Engine oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,239 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,919 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,345 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,562 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,806 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 67,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,609 miles

H,D,I cover fixings missing. †Nearside rear wheel speed sensor wire out of clip,re-fitted. †Brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected.(o/s/f).

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,241 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LD53 WFR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD53 WFR, 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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LD53 WFR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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