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BN04 PVT

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,869 mi
Last recorded109,869 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 PVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,679 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shape both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 100,679 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shape both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2014 77,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 64,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,042 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,150 miles

covers under vehicle hard to see some testable items

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,122 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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BN04 PVT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN04 PVT, 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 BN04 PVT registered?

BN04 PVT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BN04 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 PVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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