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MW53 FTU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 157,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 157,223 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 128,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 123,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 May 2013 123,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front wiper blade split.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 May 2012 118,607 miles

SLIGH PLAY IN NSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK,OSF WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 5 May 2011 114,151 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 114,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,891 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 92,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,437 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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MW53 FTU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW53 FTU, 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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MW53 FTU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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