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LV54 BKL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,125 mi
Last recorded74,125 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 74,125 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,749 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,749 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear caliper slightly corroded

offside rear caliper slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,111 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear caliper slightly corroded

offside rear caliper slightly corroded

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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LV54 BKL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LV54 BKL, 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 LV54 BKL registered?

LV54 BKL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is LV54 BKL safe to buy?

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