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PX53 HTG

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,556 miles

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

suspect slight fluid from rear suspension units

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

suspect slight fluid from rear suspension units

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,615 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,520 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,555 miles

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

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

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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PX53 HTG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX53 HTG, 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 PX53 HTG registered?

PX53 HTG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is PX53 HTG safe to buy?

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