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LW53 HDG

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 73,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

both front tyres - tread wearing low.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake caliper close to discs.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,426 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 HDG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LW53 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

LW53 HDG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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