MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
smoke level on top limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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