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LW53 HDC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 47,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,656 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise nsr tyre cracking side walls

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,692 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,467 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 HDC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

LW53 HDC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LW53 HDC safe to buy?

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