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FD53 FMU

2004 Citroen C5

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,039 mi
Last recorded153,039 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 153,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 152,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,986 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 132,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,635 miles

Both rear brake disc back plate corroded/rusted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of the vehicles tyres worn low, N/S/F worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 112,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear brake disc back plate corroded/rusted

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

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

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)

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of the vehicles tyres worn low, N/S/F worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,522 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,522 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake inbalance close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jan 2014 84,730 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F suspension unit has slight leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,592 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,409 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FD53 FMU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD53 FMU, 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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FD53 FMU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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