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BJ54 KUU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,496 mi
Last recorded128,496 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 128,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened Split on outer casing (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Worn (3.5.1b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,626 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,626 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,607 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack has play

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,515 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 87,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,079 miles

Emissions to clean for machine to detect.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight leak from rear suspension units.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Emissions to clean for machine to detect.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight leak from rear suspension units.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,571 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,521 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 48,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,707 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 KUU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BJ54 KUU, 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 KUU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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