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BJ04 VXT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,024 mi
Last recorded169,024 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 169,024 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 158,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake warning light wire brocken

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2012 146,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 24 May 2012 146,579 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside front bodysill cover insecure

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

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

Offside front and rear brake discs have corrosion damage

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,450 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 133,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 107,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,026 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 75,021 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,119 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,104 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,539 miles

Rear 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 VXT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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