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MK04 BYP

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,854 mi
Last recorded123,854 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,854 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front wheel arch liners loose/insecure

front brake discs corroded/de-laminated

front bumper cover loose

Fail 6 Feb 2017 123,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front wheel arch liners loose/insecure

front brake discs corroded/de-laminated

front bumper cover loose

Pass 7 Jan 2016 105,416 miles

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

front bumper cover loose

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arch liner assys. loose and insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2016 105,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front bumper cover loose

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arch liner assys. loose and insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 95,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,009 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,009 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,697 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 50,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,044 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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MK04 BYP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK04 BYP, 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 MK04 BYP registered?

MK04 BYP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is MK04 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 BYP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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