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MK04 BZE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,723 mi
Last recorded203,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 203,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 190,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 173,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 165,854 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 165,851 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 153,712 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 153,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 121,433 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 121,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BZE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK04 BZE registered?

MK04 BZE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is MK04 BZE safe to buy?

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