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WG53 FOF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,344 mi
Last recorded167,344 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 167,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 161,466 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight beam image only just met requirements

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 152,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 143,358 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 143,358 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,328 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside parking brake outer cables deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,751 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,609 miles

nearside front shocker damp

Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,720 miles

n/s/f shock looks dump

Pass 16 Feb 2008 55,751 miles

both inner cv boots leaking grease

engine under tray fitted

front discs starting to wear

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,184 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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WG53 FOF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WG53 FOF, 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 WG53 FOF registered?

WG53 FOF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is WG53 FOF safe to buy?

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