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EX53 BBU

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,356 miles

child seats fitted in left and right hand rear seat unabvle to fully check condition and operation of adult belts

front brake pads worn low

left hand front tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer shoulders

left hand rear tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer quarter and has uneven tyre wear

minor signs of oil on right hand front suspension leg

rear wiper blade badly split

right hand front tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner shoulder

right hand rear tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer quarter

slight discolourisation of left hand front indecator lamp

Fail 14 Dec 2011 71,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seats fitted in left and right hand rear seat unabvle to fully check condition and operation of adult belts

front brake pads worn low

left hand front tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer shoulders

left hand rear tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer quarter and has uneven tyre wear

minor signs of oil on right hand front suspension leg

rear wiper blade badly split

right hand front tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner shoulder

right hand rear tyre worn to 2.4mm on outer quarter

slight discolourisation of left hand front indecator lamp

Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,306 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,779 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,141 miles

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

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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EX53 BBU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc 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 EX53 BBU, 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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EX53 BBU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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