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SH04 BJF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,478 mi
Last recorded91,478 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,203 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,105 miles

o/s/r displacer unit sweating

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 BJF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

Is SH04 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 BJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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