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CE04 FJP

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,690 mi
Last recorded173,690 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 FJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 173,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

slight dampness around both front suspension legs

Fail 20 Apr 2017 173,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

slight dampness around both front suspension legs

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,030 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 135,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,574 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 114,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,660 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front suspension pipe has misting of oil

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CE04 FJP 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 84.6%.

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 CE04 FJP, 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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CE04 FJP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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