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VF53 CNE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,492 mi
Last recorded127,492 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 CNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2019 127,492 miles

Clutch pedal has high travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering and suspension component ball joints greasy

Wheel caps fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,510 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 121,510 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,574 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 74,527 miles

front suspension struts weeping fluid.

head light lenses deterioating.

power steering hoses weeping fluid.

rear registration plate cracked.

Fail 10 May 2013 74,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front suspension struts weeping fluid.

head light lenses deterioating.

power steering hoses weeping fluid.

rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 22 May 2012 67,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rattle.

Fail 18 May 2012 67,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rattle.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,193 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2008 42,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,647 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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VF53 CNE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VF53 CNE, 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 VF53 CNE registered?

VF53 CNE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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