MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
nearside rear and offside rear spheres have a slight weeping of oil
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
nearside rear and offside rear spheres have a slight weeping of oil
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
front brake discs corroded
offside rear suspension unit slight weep of fluid
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BW53 HFL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?
BW53 HFL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2004.
Is BW53 HFL safe to buy?
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