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BJ54 BBE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,982 mi
Last recorded140,982 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 140,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 136,559 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,903 miles

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front parking lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

near side front indicator slightly white

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front parking lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak pipe broke (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,089 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,611 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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BJ54 BBE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ54 BBE, 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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BJ54 BBE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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