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PJ04 BSZ

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,339 mi
Last recorded108,339 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 BSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,339 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,099 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,087 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 68,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 58,542 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 58,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 51,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,858 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)

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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PJ04 BSZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ04 BSZ, 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 PJ04 BSZ registered?

PJ04 BSZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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