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BC04 JFG

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,545 mi
Last recorded78,545 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,545 miles

cracking to both rear tyres but not to core

light corrosion to rear suspension pipe

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,545 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cracking to both rear tyres but not to core

light corrosion to rear suspension pipe

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,950 miles

engine oil leak

n/s washer not working

o/s/f disc worn

rear suspension units damp

Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil leak

n/s washer not working

o/s/f disc worn

rear suspension units damp

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f disc worn

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f disc worn

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,729 miles

o/s/r suspension unit damp

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r suspension unit damp

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 49,685 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,055 miles

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,598 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,118 miles

damage to front number plate.

slight bulge in o/s rear tyre wall.

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 JFG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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