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NY53 AOT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 AOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,534 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 121,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,056 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 120,056 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 118,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,937 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 114,430 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

engine cover insecure

n/s handbrake cable outer layer deteriorated

n/s no.plate light lens missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover insecure

n/s handbrake cable outer layer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s handbrake cable outer layer deteriorated

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake cable outer covering deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake cable outer covering deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s of screen has a crack not in drivers view but is likely to spread

Fail 26 Jul 2013 106,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s of screen has a crack not in drivers view but is likely to spread

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,446 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 95,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,535 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,006 miles

Front number plate starting to separate slightly at top

Slight dampness around both front suspension legs and nearside rear suspension sphere gaiter

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,268 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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NY53 AOT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NY53 AOT, 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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NY53 AOT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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