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WG53 ZZB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,611 mi
Last recorded180,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 180,611 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides outer conduits/sleeves cracking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight splitting at inner ends and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 178,210 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides handbrake cables outer conduits cracking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight splitting at inner end and slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 170,544 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 163,591 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

slight dampness around nearside rear suspension hydraulic sphere

Fail 15 Feb 2018 163,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edges and bald patches (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all front and rear tyres heavy wear on inner edges

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

slight dampness around nearside rear suspension hydraulic sphere

Pass 2 Feb 2017 156,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension gaiter slightly damaged!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge!

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 151,363 miles

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

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

damp patches around nearside rear suspension hydraulic sphere areas

front brakes imbalance 20%

Fail 12 Feb 2016 151,341 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

damp patches around nearside rear suspension hydraulic sphere areas

front brakes imbalance 20%

Pass 12 Feb 2015 145,154 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 145,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 118,424 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,648 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,648 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,410 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 17,228 miles

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

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 ZZB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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