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BJ04 KWB

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,202 mi
Last recorded106,202 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2017 106,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,959 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,917 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 98,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,488 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 83,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,502 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,679 miles

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

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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BJ04 KWB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ04 KWB, 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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BJ04 KWB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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