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WM53 HYV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,966 mi
Last recorded88,966 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2022 88,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker unit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank support strap deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2021 83,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Return pipe to top (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,858 miles

Rear Both rear suspension sphere's with minor seepage on inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened vented type (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened vented type (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,602 miles

brake discs corroded (all)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,602 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded (all)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,647 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,101 miles

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

brake discs rear corroded

front offside suspension leg slight lift

headlamp tarnished lense nearside

rear offside suspension sphere damp

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,101 miles

brake discs rear corroded

front offside suspension leg slight lift

headlamp tarnished lense nearside

rear offside suspension sphere damp

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,384 miles

ns headlamp poor beam image

rear brake discs pitted

tow bar surface corroded no ball fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,120 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,927 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,154 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 36,926 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

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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WM53 HYV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM53 HYV, 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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WM53 HYV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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