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BT04 HRG

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,932 mi
Last recorded132,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 HRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 132,932 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Inner wheel arch plastic covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills corroded , outer sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front top strut mount areas corroded and osf sus gaiter split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 12 Jun 2020 132,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted and affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis below drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Inner wheel arch plastic covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills corroded , outer sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front top strut mount areas corroded and osf sus gaiter split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,014 miles

EML light illuminated.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlight wash system inoperative. HID lights fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/turret top corroded. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/turret top heavily corroded. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. ADVISE FURTHURINVESTIGATION/REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracking on outer sidewalls.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside have surface corrosion to outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills and inner wheel arches corroded. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills corroding. Part undertrays and outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level inoperative. Permanently disconnected. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slight play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror secured by cable ties but not considered insecure

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 124,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slight play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror secured by cable ties but not considered insecure

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,690 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangemnt light on

n/s/f door mirror slighty lose

svs light light on

Fail 10 Jun 2014 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangemnt light on

n/s/f door mirror slighty lose

svs light light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,898 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,459 miles

Oil leak

engine management light is on

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,767 miles

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

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

both front shockers have light misting of oil

both rear tyrs are rotated the rong way

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror is damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 79,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,888 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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BT04 HRG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 BT04 HRG, 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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BT04 HRG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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