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MK04 BZF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 74,232 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 74,232 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 66,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre Tear in O/S/F underbody near jacking point

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,200 miles

front brake pads getting low.

plastic sill covers fitted.

slight movement in steering wheel.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads getting low.

offside headlamp getting in poor condition.

plastic sill covers fitted.

slight movement in steering wheel.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,294 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads may be getting low

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,294 miles

front brake pads may be getting low

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,664 miles

advise o/s/r light unit broken

Pass 1 May 2009 39,078 miles

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

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

o/s/f shocker damp

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,240 miles

N/S WIPER PLIT ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN CRACKED SLIGHTLY

Fail 11 Apr 2008 32,240 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S WIPER PLIT ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN CRACKED SLIGHTLY

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,274 miles

front number plate broken but still can be read from 20 meters away

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 BZF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

MK04 BZF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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