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WP53 UCW

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,125 mi
Last recorded142,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 UCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 142,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

accelerator pedal action stiff

both front suspension struts show a misting of oil

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through

nearside front road wheel has damage to outer rim

some wiper blade scratching to windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2014 136,371 miles

Accelerator pedal action stiff

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

N/S/F road wheel has rim damage

N/S/F tyre has sidewall cut (not quiet to the cords)

O/S/R and N/S/F suspesion struts show oil misting

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 129,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through

offside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

slice cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre (not quite to cords)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,582 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre has a metal object embedded in centre of tread

windscreen damaged nearside (out of swept area)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 111,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres close to wear limit. small screw embedded in tread of offside rear tyre.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 99,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

knock from steering rack

nearside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,665 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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WP53 UCW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCW, 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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WP53 UCW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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