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FA04 VGL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,726 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,246 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 99,239 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,075 miles

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

Neasrside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,897 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,808 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,730 miles

front no, plate damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,600 miles

n/s front tyre starting to get low on inside

Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

n/s front tyre starting to get low on inside

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,153 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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FA04 VGL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FA04 VGL, 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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FA04 VGL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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