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OW53 CUA

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,567 miles

damp around rear suspension units

Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,311 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

damp around both rear suspension units

Fail 25 Feb 2020 96,311 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

damp around both rear suspension units

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,891 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords made 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns damp and os leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,891 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour left and right (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords made 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords made 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns damp and os leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps on lowest setting

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,840 miles

Both front brake pad sensor wires are broken

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake pad sensor wires are broken

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,993 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,817 miles

Both front fluid suspension units weaping slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,810 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front fluid suspension units weaping slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,180 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,488 miles

nsr tyre getting perished,osr tyre 03 .

underneath of vehicle covered with undertrays,also the outer sills.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,625 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,566 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,934 miles

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)

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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OW53 CUA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW53 CUA, 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 OW53 CUA registered?

OW53 CUA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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