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BJ04 TZT

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 138,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,635 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 132,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 126,181 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,499 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,243 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S & O/S rear fluid suspension units damp

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013 107,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,915 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 90,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,702 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,702 miles

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

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

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 TZT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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