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OV04 BRX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,777 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,777 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,274 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 84,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,001 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,480 miles

Botrh rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,480 miles

Botrh rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,598 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 BRX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV04 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

OV04 BRX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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