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NH53 LZB

2004 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,431 mi
Last recorded213,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 213,431 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

rear service brakes low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 206,031 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r/ tyre edge worn

Fail 22 Jan 2015 206,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r/ tyre edge worn

Fail 15 Jan 2014 193,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear suspention pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 193,836 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear suspention pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 178,591 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 161,383 miles

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

corrosion to both front outer handbrake cables

corrosion to both inner wings around strut top mounting

nearside rear suspention pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 161,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both front outer handbrake cables

corrosion to both inner wings around strut top mounting

nearside rear suspention pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 125,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 109,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,636 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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NH53 LZB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NH53 LZB, 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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NH53 LZB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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