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A20 FMW

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 98,863 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess weep from boot (5.3.5 (b) (i))

under shields fitted covering some items not allowing full check of some components

Fail 3 Mar 2020 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess weep from boot (5.3.5 (b) (i))

under shields fitted covering some items not allowing full check of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,523 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 85,523 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 85,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,579 miles

Both headlamp lens tarnished.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,715 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted at time of test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,269 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated weep (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,944 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 53,944 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,997 miles

Engine cover mounts broken

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,536 miles

engine cover mountings broken

Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover mountings broken

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,512 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 31,512 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,020 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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A20 FMW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 A20 FMW, 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 A20 FMW registered?

A20 FMW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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