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BC53 HYY

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,097 mi
Last recorded168,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 168,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 157,126 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 157,117 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure 2 off (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 144,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low [3 mm]

Pass 12 Dec 2013 133,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 133,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,958 miles

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

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

parking brake performance close to limit (20%)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 123,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 6 Mar 2012 110,338 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,305 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both beam patterns require attention soon

centre stop light dim

rear number slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,016 miles

fluid around nearside rear suspension component

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 46,271 miles

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

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

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 HYY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYY, 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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BC53 HYY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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