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FY54 BZL

2004 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,421 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,755 miles

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe is corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense is smokey (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense is smokey (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding Park (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe is corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,062 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,062 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,363 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,776 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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FY54 BZL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY54 BZL, 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 FY54 BZL registered?

FY54 BZL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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