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SO53 TLF

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,705 mi
Last recorded59,705 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 TLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,172 miles

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

offside front seat belt fraying slightly

repair tape on nearside rear light unit

Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front seat belt fraying slightly

repair tape on nearside rear light unit

Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,554 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 29,125 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads considered 80% worn

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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SO53 TLF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SO53 TLF, 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 SO53 TLF registered?

SO53 TLF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is SO53 TLF safe to buy?

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