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BF54 MHK

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,127 mi
Last recorded120,127 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 120,127 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 120,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 118,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,046 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires are slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,004 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,818 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 87,952 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,775 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,775 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,253 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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BF54 MHK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BF54 MHK, 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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BF54 MHK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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