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BV04 NDU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,556 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 73,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,428 miles

os mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,361 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,839 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,788 miles

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

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 NDU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV04 NDU, 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 BV04 NDU registered?

BV04 NDU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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