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BJ04 XXK

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,349 mi
Last recorded141,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 141,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 141,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 129,030 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 129,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,633 miles

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 105,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 82,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,343 miles

nearside door mirror damaged but operative

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,773 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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BJ04 XXK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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