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DC54 BTV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 86,954 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on on dash

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,457 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,168 miles

slight leak from o/s/f suspension strut

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,168 miles

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

slight leak from o/s/f suspension strut

Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

battery deteriorating [slow on starting]

play in steering rack inner joint [offside]

rear tyres starting to show uneven wear and perish

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,198 miles

both front suspesion units have a slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,766 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,645 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 31,645 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DC54 BTV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 DC54 BTV, 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 DC54 BTV registered?

DC54 BTV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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