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FD04 HMU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,676 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear suspension leak

Offside Front suspension leak

both rear tyres stepped

Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,676 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear suspension leak

Offside Front suspension leak

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,846 miles

Offside Front slight leak from suspension

Offside Front slight leak from suspension

Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Front slight leak from suspension

Offside Front slight leak from suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate poor

O/s/r tyre starting to mis-shape

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate poor

O/s/r tyre starting to mis-shape

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,549 miles

Both front suspension legs damp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear number plates poor

Oil leak

Rear brake discs very poor

Slight fluid leak around n/s/r suspension sphere

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,999 miles

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

front brake discs poor.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,219 miles

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

front shockers have a slight misting of oil.

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 69,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,564 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,462 miles

corrosion on brake disc edges

front number plate damaged

signs of slight oil misting on both front suspension legs

sills covered by trims

Fail 21 Oct 2008 55,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on brake disc edges

front number plate damaged

signs of slight oil misting on both front suspension legs

sills covered by trims

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,835 miles

sills covered by trims

slight damage to front number plate

slight lock damage to o/side front seatbelt

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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FD04 HMU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD04 HMU, 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 FD04 HMU registered?

FD04 HMU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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