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KM54 BFL

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,552 mi
Last recorded140,552 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 140,552 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 140,538 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,788 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 125,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,952 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 116,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle recently waxoyled

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 78,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,021 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,987 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror loose

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,541 miles

no oil cap for engine

under tray fitted restricting view

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no oil cap for engine

under tray fitted restricting view

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,611 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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KM54 BFL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KM54 BFL, 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 KM54 BFL registered?

KM54 BFL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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