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BT54 CWP

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,550 miles

Front number plate has damage

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 129,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front number plate has damage

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,118 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Rear suspension units slightly damp

Fail 11 Apr 2016 116,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Rear suspension units slightly damp

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,034 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,481 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 64,082 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,698 miles

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

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

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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BT54 CWP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT54 CWP, 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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BT54 CWP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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