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BW04 FNL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,216 mi
Last recorded44,216 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 44,120 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,312 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 33,312 miles

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,402 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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BW04 FNL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BW04 FNL, 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 BW04 FNL registered?

BW04 FNL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 FNL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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