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MW53 UUE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,189 mi
Last recorded152,189 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 152,189 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2015 127,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,192 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,191 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,845 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2010 53,093 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 53,047 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,276 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 UUE 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 MW53 UUE, 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 MW53 UUE registered?

MW53 UUE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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