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2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,541 mi
Last recorded165,541 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 165,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 160,241 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 145,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 145,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 145,324 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective indicating fault on dash (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 128,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 116,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,138 miles

both front link arms gaiters split

n/s/r brake pipe slightly kinked

o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 44,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,425 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BA04 CSV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA04 CSV, 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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BA04 CSV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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