MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
lower engine mounting disconnected resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both wiper blades worn
n/s handbrake lever not returning to stop
n/s handbrake outer cable worn
n/s/f drag link worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front anti roll bar drop links worn
both wiper blades worn
n/s handbrake lever not returning to stop
n/s handbrake outer cable worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both hanbrake cables detiorated
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both hanbrake cables detiorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
near side hand brake fouling wheel on lock
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG53 TXO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WG53 TXO, 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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WG53 TXO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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