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ST53 RXH

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 94,948 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,854 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension sphere/pipe light misting of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,371 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

some travel on hand brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,226 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,883 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,875 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear door not opening from inside/outside.drivers door not locking with key or remote control.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,510 miles

additional mirrior fitted in drivers sight

engine management light on!

Pass 21 Dec 2007 1,933 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,222 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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ST53 RXH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST53 RXH, 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 ST53 RXH registered?

ST53 RXH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is ST53 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 RXH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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