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OV04 BOJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,916 mi
Last recorded178,916 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 178,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 178,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 178,468 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 178,201 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 177,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 176,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 175,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 171,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 164,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 157,104 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 157,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 141,331 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 141,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 124,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 101,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,816 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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OV04 BOJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV04 BOJ, 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 OV04 BOJ registered?

OV04 BOJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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