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BV04 FHA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,488 mi
Last recorded133,488 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 133,488 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 129,470 miles

corrosion both rear brake pipes borderline

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

front brake balance

o/s side repeater fading

security of front bumper

Fail 7 Nov 2014 129,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipes BORDERLINE

front brake balance

handbrake travel

o/s side repeater fading

security of front bumper

traction control light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 127,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 127,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and split valve suspension pipes corroding

handbrake imbalance 74%

nearside front chassis raidiator mount damaged

nearside front suspension pipe deteriorated (boarderline)

offside front sidelight dim (boarderline)

offside rear suspension effect reduced

offside registration lamp dim (boarderline)

undertray and engine covers insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,723 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2012 108,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs wearing thin

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,718 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,456 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,165 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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BV04 FHA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV04 FHA, 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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BV04 FHA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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