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WO04 BTE

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 126,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,281 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 124,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,116 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,588 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,374 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,374 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All tyres getting close too legal limit

Engine cover insecure

Front of chassis damaged

Undertray not fully secure

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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WO04 BTE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WO04 BTE, 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 WO04 BTE registered?

WO04 BTE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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