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VA53 FNH

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,387 mi
Last recorded204,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 204,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2015 180,098 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,480 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 149,471 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,469 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 121,751 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 121,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 110,950 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 110,950 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight fluid leak from n/s/f suspension unit

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,996 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,776 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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VA53 FNH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA53 FNH, 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 VA53 FNH registered?

VA53 FNH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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