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BC04 GLF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 141,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine man light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,643 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,269 miles

Both hand brake cables outer's are damaged!

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn!

Fail 24 May 2011 132,237 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Both hand brake cables outer's are damaged!

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn!

Pass 10 Jun 2010 128,481 miles

Both front handbrake cables in poor condition!

Offside rear suspension cylinder slight misting of oil!

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Under tray damaged!

Fail 10 Jun 2010 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front handbrake cables in poor condition!

Offside rear suspension cylinder slight misting of oil!

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Under tray damaged!

Pass 22 Jun 2009 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,633 miles

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

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

Nearside light cluster slightly damaged!

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 96,621 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 96,621 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BC04 GLF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC04 GLF, 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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BC04 GLF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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