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BK54 SOU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 157,680 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 167,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 119,507 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,923 miles

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

Front discs corroded

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

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

Nearside washer N/W

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,923 miles

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

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside washer N/W

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 84,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play on n/s/front anti role bar link

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,848 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,857 miles

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)

Oil Leak Possibly From PAS Difficult To See

Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil Leak Possibly From PAS Difficult To See

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,280 miles

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)

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 SOU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SOU, 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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BK54 SOU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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