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AP53 UHY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,295 mi
Last recorded104,295 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 104,295 miles

OSR bodywork damage

SRS warning light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2012 103,985 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR bodywork damage

SRS warning light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,893 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 30 Jul 2011 97,893 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 19 May 2010 92,660 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 92,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

eng man light showing oil low exhaust shield damaged

Fail 14 May 2009 85,460 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine under cover damaged & loose

Pass 14 May 2009 85,460 miles

engine under cover damaged & loose

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2007 71,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,468 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,468 miles

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

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

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 UHY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AP53 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

AP53 UHY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is AP53 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 UHY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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