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BJ14 MZN

2014 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,185 mi
Last recorded175,185 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 MZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 175,185 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 175,184 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))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 168,498 miles

Both rear tyre inner tread wear abnormal

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,464 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2024 156,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2023 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 142,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush located in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush located in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 122,339 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 107,479 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 92,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,176 miles

Both rear tyres low and inside tread worn unevenly

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

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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BJ14 MZN is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 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 BJ14 MZN, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ14 MZN is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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