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LW53 GZH

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 GZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,278 miles

Offside Front close to legal limit

Offside Rear close to legal limit

headlight lenses becoming misted

rear brake discs pitted and corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,268 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front close to legal limit

Offside Rear close to legal limit

headlight lenses becoming misted

rear brake discs pitted and corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 109,177 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,250 miles

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

offside rear suspension hose cracking

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 99,250 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management lamp on

offside rear suspension hose cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,601 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 87,250 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,250 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat mountings modified

Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,583 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,970 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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LW53 GZH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

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

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