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BG54 ZTC

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,140 mi
Last recorded183,140 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 183,140 miles

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Fail 19 Jul 2017 183,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak miner ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 175,823 miles

Rear rear brake pads wearing low will need replacing in the near future

Pass 20 Oct 2015 162,594 miles

Nearside Front handbrake needs attension

Nearside Rear suspension unit leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 162,594 miles

Nearside Front handbrake needs attension

Nearside Rear suspension unit leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 152,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 131,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 121,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 117,383 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 100,742 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)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front anti roll bar link pin has slight movement

offside front tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,742 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front anti roll bar link pin has slight movement

offside front tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,747 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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BG54 ZTC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG54 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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