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BT04 SPX

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,466 mi
Last recorded153,466 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 SPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 153,466 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 153,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 132,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 132,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,830 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 26 Apr 2013 73,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,433 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 25,433 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 19,917 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 15,699 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 SPX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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