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WL53 GYN

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,577 mi
Last recorded103,577 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 103,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear suspension cylinder cover perished

offside and nearside hand brake casing cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,487 miles

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

nearside and offside front handbrake cables outer casing cracked

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,309 miles

nearside and offside hand brake outter casing cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside and offside hand brake outter casing cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,794 miles

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

nearside front outer casing cracked

offside front hand brake outer casing cracked

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 27 May 2015 87,419 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 87,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,848 miles

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

egdes on front tyres have slight wear

windsceen has stone chip on passagers side

Pass 2 May 2007 49,528 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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WL53 GYN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WL53 GYN, 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 WL53 GYN registered?

WL53 GYN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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