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WD53 JZE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 JZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 115,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front undertrays damaged

Pass 24 May 2017 106,949 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 106,877 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 97,572 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn edges

Fail 19 May 2016 97,572 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn edges

Pass 18 May 2015 86,552 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2015 86,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 74,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,001 miles

Advise near side rear suspension has possible leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,001 miles

Advise near side rear suspension has possible leak

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,197 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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WD53 JZE 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 68.8%.

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 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 WD53 JZE, 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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WD53 JZE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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