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WP53 SCZ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

699,476 mi
Last recorded699,476 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 SCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 699,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 600,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 683,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 660,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 600,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 591,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 591,658 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 566,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 534,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 499,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 499,846 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 474,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 438,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 405,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 375,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 352,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 314,221 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 313,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F Bumper damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2007 271,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 195,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 118,674 miles

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

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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WP53 SCZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WP53 SCZ, 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 WP53 SCZ registered?

WP53 SCZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for WP53 SCZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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