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BC53 HJN

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 144,739 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 136,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,037 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 144,740 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 114,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,705 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 90,271 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,977 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 40,977 miles

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

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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BC53 HJN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BC53 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC53 HJN registered?

BC53 HJN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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