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BL53 PHJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 116,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 88,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,970 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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BL53 PHJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL53 PHJ, 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 BL53 PHJ registered?

BL53 PHJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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