CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP53 BHX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,238 mi
Last recorded181,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 181,238 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 181,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 167,444 miles

OFF SIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 5 Jan 2011 167,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2009 157,061 miles

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

exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 10 Dec 2008 134,256 miles

engine cover clips insecure.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 106,579 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 74,761 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP53 BHX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP53 BHX, 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

How do I check the history of BP53 BHX?

You can check the full history of BP53 BHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP53 BHX registered?

BP53 BHX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is BP53 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 BHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP53 BHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP53 BHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.