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BL04 XMF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 97,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,209 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,213 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,213 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,685 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,522 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,522 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,051 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,051 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 XMF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL04 XMF, 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 BL04 XMF registered?

BL04 XMF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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