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BV54 FRL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,395 mi
Last recorded90,395 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,395 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,889 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bold outer sholder close to cord

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre bold on outer sholder close to cord

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,222 miles

Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,929 miles

front disks worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front disks slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,394 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,153 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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BV54 FRL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV54 FRL, 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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BV54 FRL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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