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OY54 BDX

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,524 mi
Last recorded145,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

baffles in cat gone

engine management light on

service light on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 145,524 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

baffles in cat gone

engine management light on

service light on

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,342 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 124,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 107,031 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 107,031 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,840 miles

front number plate poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,902 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,902 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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OY54 BDX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY54 BDX, 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 OY54 BDX registered?

OY54 BDX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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