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MW53 SSJ

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,757 mi
Last recorded177,757 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 SSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 177,757 miles

near side front tyre 2mm 195/65/15

Fail 3 Oct 2016 177,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side front tyre 2mm 195/65/15

Pass 12 Oct 2015 162,389 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 143,226 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low o/s/r tyre low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,226 miles

n/s/f tyre low o/s/r tyre low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passenger mirror glass broken

play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low..outside of tread worn

passenger mirror glass broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,586 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 80,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,545 miles

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

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

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 SSJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MW53 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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