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MD53 BMY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,509 mi
Last recorded45,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 BMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,508 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,952 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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MD53 BMY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MD53 BMY, 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 MD53 BMY registered?

MD53 BMY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is MD53 BMY safe to buy?

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