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BJ53 ZGF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,955 mi
Last recorded121,955 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,955 miles

Nearside Rear suspension damp

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,755 miles

Nearside Rear suspension damp

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 111,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 106,894 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 106,894 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,481 miles

Front both sides struts slightly leaking

Offside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge and close to 1,6mm

Offside Rear suspension self leveling unit slightly leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,529 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,700 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,093 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 78,093 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,384 miles

brake discs corroded front

drivers rear disc corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs corroded front

drivers rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,029 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,560 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,786 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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BJ53 ZGF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ53 ZGF, 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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BJ53 ZGF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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