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FD04 VBJ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,189 mi
Last recorded200,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 200,189 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 181,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 171,542 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 171,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 166,071 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 166,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 154,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 145,172 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front o/s brake pad sensor wire severed

Pass 16 Dec 2009 124,445 miles

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

slight wiper damage on windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2008 114,814 miles

offside rear suspension unit damp

rear suspension joint block damp

Pass 18 May 2007 88,353 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 VBJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

FD04 VBJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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