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BD04 XEE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,536 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

play in offside rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,832 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,417 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension unit damp

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension unit damp

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,049 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,743 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat-unable to check seatbelt N/S/R.

N/S handbrake cable outer casing split.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S handbrake cable outer casing split.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,419 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,858 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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BD04 XEE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD04 XEE, 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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BD04 XEE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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