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VA53 WUU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,296 mi
Last recorded200,296 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 200,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 200,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 199,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 197,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 197,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 194,171 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 185,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 178,714 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 173,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 164,397 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 164,397 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,408 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 133,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 113,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,535 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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VA53 WUU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

VA53 WUU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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