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SH04 BFK

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,869 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 26,869 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 18,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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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SH04 BFK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH04 BFK, 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 SH04 BFK registered?

SH04 BFK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SH04 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 BFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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