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BG04 NKD

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,211 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hydraulic unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 98,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,318 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)

TYRE SIZE 215-55-16

Fail 2 Feb 2018 74,318 miles

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215-55-16

Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,789 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 68,789 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,423 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,423 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,991 miles

ns headlight washer inop

nsr indicator just going white

play in handbrake lever

slight leak osf suspension

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,974 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,193 miles

Leak of fluid from behind offside front wheelarch cover.

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,320 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 39,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight leak of suspension fluid offside front wheel arch cover area.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,637 miles

possible previous suspension fluid leak / not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,975 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 29,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,457 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 22,457 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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BG04 NKD is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG04 NKD, 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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BG04 NKD is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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