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BP53 BHY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,923 mi
Last recorded66,923 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 63,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 63,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,033 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in rear trailing arm bearing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear slight play in rear trailing arm bearing

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,224 miles

Battery cover fitted

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Rear tyres have cracked/perished sidewalls

Fail 31 Jan 2017 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery cover fitted

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Rear tyres have cracked/perished sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,731 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,177 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,364 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 20,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,930 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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BP53 BHY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BHY, 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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BP53 BHY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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