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CE04 FKS

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

236,112 mi
Last recorded236,112 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 236,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 236,112 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 225,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 216,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 207,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under Vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2021 200,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 196,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 182,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 171,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 162,283 miles

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 162,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 152,844 miles

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

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

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 142,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 105,139 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 105,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,795 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 FKS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FKS, 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 CE04 FKS registered?

CE04 FKS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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