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VX53 WZJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,636 mi
Last recorded100,636 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,857 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,945 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,583 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,184 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,648 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,368 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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VX53 WZJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX53 WZJ, 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 VX53 WZJ registered?

VX53 WZJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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