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VF53 HNK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 HNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,410 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,410 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 77,149 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 77,149 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,048 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 65,048 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 51,571 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 36,917 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 HNK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

VF53 HNK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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