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BK54 ZBW

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,502 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,598 miles

offside front handbrake cable damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake outter cables split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,398 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,398 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,578 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,578 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,765 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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BK54 ZBW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK54 ZBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 ZBW registered?

BK54 ZBW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BK54 ZBW safe to buy?

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