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BN54 VNT

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,259 mi
Last recorded107,259 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to fully inspect underneath due to undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect underneath due to undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,430 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,196 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 65,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,743 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,812 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,812 miles

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,943 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,508 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,955 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,718 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BN54 VNT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN54 VNT, 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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What year was BN54 VNT registered?

BN54 VNT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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