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NY53 WZM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,476 mi
Last recorded164,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 WZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 164,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 164,051 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,836 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 136,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,124 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 134,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 113,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,709 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,013 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 47,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,779 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,686 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 WZM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WZM, 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 NY53 WZM registered?

NY53 WZM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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