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FD04 KCE

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,125 mi
Last recorded225,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 KCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 225,125 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 210,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 190,520 miles

both front shock absorbers weaping

ns/r shock absorber weaping

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 162,076 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar top link bush slight play

n/s/f shocker damp

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 162,076 miles

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar top link bush slight play

n/s/f shocker damp

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 135,508 miles

Oil leak

both front shockers damp

o/s/f sidelight dim

sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2009 135,508 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front shockers damp

o/s/f sidelight dim

sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,604 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 112,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 99,385 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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FD04 KCE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

FD04 KCE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is FD04 KCE safe to buy?

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