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BK54 DFL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,969 mi
Last recorded171,969 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 171,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 171,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 171,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 171,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 163,496 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 163,496 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 152,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 144,825 miles

serious fault on engine suspect bottom pulley.

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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BK54 DFL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK54 DFL, 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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What year was BK54 DFL registered?

BK54 DFL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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