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FG04 AVZ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,801 mi
Last recorded168,801 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 AVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 168,801 miles

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

Offside Front ind and side rep fading

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 14 Sep 2018 168,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no dip pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bottom joint worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no dip pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front ind and side rep fading

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 163,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

o/s rear brake pipe bent

Fail 30 Aug 2017 163,294 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking coverd wheel and on disc (2.4.D.2)

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

rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

n/s/front pad warning light on

o/s rear brake pipe bent

Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

slight play o/s front drop link / d bush

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 31 Aug 2016 156,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking onto inner pad (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s front leg breather wet

slight play o/s front drop link / d bush

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2015 151,312 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front deteriating (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriated

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 9 Sep 2014 145,683 miles

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

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

oil leak engine / gearbox

Fail 1 Sep 2014 145,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

oil leak engine / gearbox

Pass 31 Aug 2013 139,584 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s head light cloudy

suggest tracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 134,840 miles

smoke level on top limit

Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,454 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 130,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyre worn uneven suggest tracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,732 miles

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

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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FG04 AVZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG04 AVZ, 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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FG04 AVZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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