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PF04 BZX

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,091 mi
Last recorded121,091 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,091 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,679 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 109,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,795 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,187 miles

Front front brake discs have slight corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fitted with undertray cannot inspect all steering

Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,187 miles

Front front brake discs have slight corrosion

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fitted with undertray cannot inspect all steering

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 85,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,796 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,796 miles

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

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

drivers side rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,091 miles

axle 1 o/s frount tyer close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,158 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,199 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 42,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BZX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PF04 BZX, 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 BZX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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