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WF04 BZK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 BZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,924 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

washers are weak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,197 miles

fuel leak from engine area

EML on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,190 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fluid leak from engine area

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,287 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 37,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,517 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 28,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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WF04 BZK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WF04 BZK, 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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WF04 BZK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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