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AM04 BUE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

151,606 mi
Last recorded151,606 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 151,606 miles

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

some play in the front anti roll bar links

the o/s handbrake cable is getting tight

Pass 14 Aug 2013 128,453 miles

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 14 Aug 2013 128,453 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,067 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 116,065 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,959 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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AM04 BUE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 AM04 BUE, 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 AM04 BUE registered?

AM04 BUE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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