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BP53 OPH

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,276 mi
Last recorded184,276 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 OPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 184,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine warning light on

slight corrosion around o/s/f top inner suspension mounting

Pass 29 Sep 2016 171,759 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust heat Shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 171,759 miles

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

Engine warning light on

Exhaust heat Shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 165,212 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 165,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 158,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/r outer seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2013 152,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 152,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2012 148,247 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s front brake sensor wire disconnected

Fail 15 Jun 2012 148,155 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s front brake sensor wire disconnected

n/s rear brake discs badly corroded/pitted

o/s rear bake disc rusty on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 142,242 miles

front anti roll bar links have slight play

nail in offside rear tyre

number plate light bulbs dim

oil seepage from pipework at front of vehicle and around osr suspension unit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 135,220 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake discs,front & rear are slightly rusty.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 124,502 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,927 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

The front nearside handbrake cable has been rubbing on the tyre. With the suspension in the normal position and on the turn plates the wheel has enough clearance.

The front offside mirror is broken.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,847 miles

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

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

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BP53 OPH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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