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BL04 FWK

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 128,767 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,695 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,278 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,337 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 96,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 82,174 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 53,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,696 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pads show signs of wear

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,034 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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BL04 FWK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL04 FWK, 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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BL04 FWK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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