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VO53 JFA

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,606 mi
Last recorded139,606 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 JFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 139,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 135,063 miles

o/s front tyre worn

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,751 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,986 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)

service light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 2mm in places

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,383 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,344 miles

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

full underbody protection fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,344 miles

full underbody protection fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,897 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 36,897 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,764 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 17 Feb 2010 24,758 miles

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

front number plate slight damage

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,618 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)

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 JFA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO53 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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