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WM53 NBE

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,971 mi
Last recorded66,971 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,971 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,268 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,778 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,778 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,243 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OSF TYRE RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH LINER TRIM

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,972 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight power steering fluid leak from p.a.s pipe from pump.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,203 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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WM53 NBE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NBE, 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 WM53 NBE registered?

WM53 NBE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is WM53 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 NBE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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