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MW53 VPC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,335 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,236 miles

n/s/front suspension unit starting to leak seek dealer advice soon as possible within 1 week

Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/front suspension unit starting to leak seek dealer advice soon as possible within 1 week

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,860 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 VPC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW53 VPC registered?

MW53 VPC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is MW53 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 VPC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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