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BL04 YMJ

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,382 mi
Last recorded45,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 45,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,466 miles

Advise offside front plus offside rear tyre close to limit .

Fail 10 Jun 2019 41,466 miles

Advise offside front plus offside rear tyre close to limit .

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 37,318 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 11 May 2017 35,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,639 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 29,531 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,214 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight cracking through tread

Pass 8 May 2013 24,945 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 24,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 23,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2011 21,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 17,905 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2009 15,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,191 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 YMJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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