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RN04 BSV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,341 mi
Last recorded142,341 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 142,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damp

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damp

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel arch liner loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 133,097 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,088 miles

headlamps glass deteriorating

nearsided registration light dim

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,088 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps glass deteriorating

nearsided registration light dim

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

damage o/s/r bumper

n/s/r suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 84,805 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,626 miles

Rear tyres 3mm,water pump leaking slightley and both anti roll bar links have slight play.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,662 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm only

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,201 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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RN04 BSV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN04 BSV, 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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RN04 BSV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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