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BW53 OHZ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,420 mi
Last recorded192,420 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 OHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 192,420 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag fault

front discs are slighty pitted on inner face

pas pipes are weeping

Fail 7 Mar 2013 192,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag fault

front discs are slighty pitted on inner face

pas pipes are weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2012 175,268 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

front discs on inner face are poor

n/s aim poor

Fail 9 Mar 2012 175,267 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

front discs on inner face are poor

n/s aim poor

Pass 10 Feb 2011 168,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2011 168,843 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chipin the windscreen

n/s/ mirror is missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 158,727 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 140,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 125,249 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 125,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,473 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 OHZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OHZ, 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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BW53 OHZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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