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AP53 CYV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,981 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,355 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,816 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 26,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,729 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill - sump - floor covers fitted

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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AP53 CYV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP53 CYV, 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 AP53 CYV registered?

AP53 CYV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is AP53 CYV safe to buy?

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