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BW53 CYE

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,098 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play offside front steering arm

Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,623 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,923 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 40,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,838 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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BW53 CYE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW53 CYE, 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 BW53 CYE registered?

BW53 CYE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is BW53 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 CYE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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