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ET04 FXG

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,234 mi
Last recorded217,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 217,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 217,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Flashing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Flashing (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 206,441 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 197,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 11 Jun 2014 197,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 20 Jun 2013 187,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 177,010 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Jun 2012 177,010 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Jun 2011 167,998 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre very low + wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Fail 30 Jun 2011 167,998 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre very low + wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2010 157,516 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

rear pads half worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 148,177 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 148,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 85,104 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 85,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ET04 FXG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET04 FXG, 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 ET04 FXG registered?

ET04 FXG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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