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CE04 FKL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,269 mi
Last recorded100,269 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 FKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight misting

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2021 86,759 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible front number plate excessively damaged illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess hydro suspension boot slightly leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,367 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling caliper (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess hydro suspension boot slightly leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,055 miles

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front OIL ON FRONT POWER STEERING PIPES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear PIN HOLE IN SUSPENSION BOOT

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

Offside Front DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT

Offside Rear SLIGHT LEAK FROM SUSPENSION BOOT

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking RACK BOOT (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front OIL ON FRONT POWER STEERING PIPES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear PIN HOLE IN SUSPENSION BOOT

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

Offside Front DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT

Offside Rear SLIGHT LEAK FROM SUSPENSION BOOT

Pass 3 Nov 2017 50,085 miles

Front OIL ON POWER STEERING PIPES

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear PIN HOLE IN SUSPENSION RUBBER

Offside Front DROP LINK RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 50,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R15 94H (4.1.D.1a)

Front OIL ON POWER STEERING PIPES

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear PIN HOLE IN SUSPENSION RUBBER

Offside Front DROP LINK RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,118 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,118 miles

Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,848 miles

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

Grating noise from nearside rear brake when wheel is rotated.Tested as presented.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,848 miles

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

Grating noise from nearside rear brake when wheel is rotated.Tested as presented.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 26,392 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,414 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,937 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,827 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,462 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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CE04 FKL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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