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VO53 EKK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,845 mi
Last recorded81,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 EKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,624 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,932 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear suspension bellow damp

power steering pipe damp

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.85mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,722 miles

offside rear suspension unit leaking?(damp)

rear registration plate dirty

Fail 23 Jan 2015 65,722 miles

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

offside rear suspension unit leaking?(damp)

rear registration plate dirty

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper poor

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,108 miles

osr accumulator slight mist of oil

Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,107 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

osr accumulator slight mist of oil

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,819 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,819 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,877 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,877 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 36,453 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,453 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,159 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,153 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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VO53 EKK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO53 EKK, 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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VO53 EKK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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