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LW53 HBB

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,517 mi
Last recorded61,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,517 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 38,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 33,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 30,348 miles

rear boot don't open

Pass 25 Jan 2009 26,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,868 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 HBB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW53 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

LW53 HBB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is LW53 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 HBB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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