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SO53 ZPU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,904 mi
Last recorded154,904 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ZPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 154,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 141,460 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2015 141,459 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,008 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside and nearside rear inner brake disc worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,324 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,705 miles

o/s/r door cant be opened

slight leak from o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,558 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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SO53 ZPU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO53 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

SO53 ZPU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is SO53 ZPU safe to buy?

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