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WU53 NNW

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,899 mi
Last recorded183,899 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 183,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 171,047 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipes corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 170,962 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper in on position (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not connected (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Pipes corroded

Rear Suspension Spheres slightly damp

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 163,943 miles

advise rear supension pipes corroded /require attention

advise rear suspension spheres damp /monitor

Fail 9 Apr 2020 163,913 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear suspension pipes corroded /require attention

advise rear suspension spheres damp/monitor

Pass 17 Apr 2019 161,883 miles

advise o/s cvboot clip

advise park brake performance

advise rear spheres damp

Fail 17 Apr 2019 161,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advise o/s cvboot clip

advise park brake performance

advise rear spheres damp

Pass 17 Apr 2018 160,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 160,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 156,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirements

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 153,319 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 149,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 145,541 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 145,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 132,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 132,203 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,895 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 117,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,360 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 103,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 85,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,252 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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WU53 NNW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU53 NNW, 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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WU53 NNW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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