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BG54 CGZ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,933 mi
Last recorded179,933 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 179,933 miles

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

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

all metal suspension pipes corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2014 150,826 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 150,826 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 124,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,954 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint boots split

slice cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre (not to cords)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 96,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint boots split

rear brake discs show signs of wear

slice cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre (not to cords)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,522 miles

Both front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,522 miles

Both front tyre tread low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,543 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp innop

offside inner rear lamp innop (bulb replaced)

spare tyre found to be deflated {reinflated to 3.5 bar)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,520 miles

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

slight judder from steering at times

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,567 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,567 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BG54 CGZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG54 CGZ, 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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BG54 CGZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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