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FA04 VGR

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 122,102 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 122,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 105,807 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 105,807 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 98,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 98,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 88,417 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 82,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 82,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 77,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 72,323 miles

slight bind at o/s/f brake

Fail 22 May 2012 72,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind at o/s/f brake

Pass 17 May 2011 67,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 62,242 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 46,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

off side rear lens slight damadge

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 VGR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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