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MW04 BSX

2004 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,016 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 93,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front wheel slight movement

o/s n/s rear bump stops deteriorated

replacement brake parts checked under pressure - no leaks

Fail 23 May 2011 93,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front wheel slight movement

o/s handbrake requires attention

o/s n/s front brake discs rusty on inside face

o/s n/s rear bump stops deteriorated

o/s front brake pad breaking up

Pass 7 May 2010 90,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 90,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 87,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 85,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 85,165 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 76,776 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MW04 BSX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MW04 BSX, 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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MW04 BSX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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