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LW53 GYY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,340 mi
Last recorded139,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 GYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,500 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 97,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,742 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 Rear 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
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LW53 GYY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LW53 GYY, 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 LW53 GYY registered?

LW53 GYY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is LW53 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 GYY shows 9 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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