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FC04 HPN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 146,190 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 146,190 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 124,919 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,775 miles

Central Lower windscreen slight damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,775 miles

Central Lower windscreen slight damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,164 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

suspension units both sides rear have a light misting of oil.

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

rear brake hoses are rusty on ends.

suspension units at nearside front and offside rear have a light misting of oil.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

rear brake hoses are rusty on ends.

suspension units at nearside front and offside rear have a light misting of oil.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,581 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,581 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,916 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,549 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,866 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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FC04 HPN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FC04 HPN, 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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FC04 HPN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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