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NH53 MEU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,060 mi
Last recorded186,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 MEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 186,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 185,254 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

hand brake requires attention just passed efficiency at 16%

Pass 27 Nov 2014 184,212 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 20 Nov 2013 182,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside + offside rear suspension units slight fluid leak

offside front tyre wering on inner edge

slight fluid leak on offside + nearside front suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2013 182,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside + offside rear suspension units slight fluid leak

offside front tyre wering on inner edge

slight fluid leak on offside + nearside front suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2012 181,402 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 174,659 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r suspention boot split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 162,248 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 162,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2010 149,297 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 149,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 144,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 138,860 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 117,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 117,574 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 MEU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 NH53 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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