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PF04 BXV

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,267 mi
Last recorded135,267 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 BXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,334 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 129,334 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected coil pipe to central valve (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking sphere leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected pump pipes spring pipe (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected sphere pipe to valve (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,274 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,885 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,818 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,146 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,024 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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PF04 BXV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PF04 BXV, 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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PF04 BXV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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