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FG04 AYJ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,448 mi
Last recorded138,448 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,448 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 138,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 126,990 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 109,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,640 miles

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 25 Mar 2010 89,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,857 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,857 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,129 miles

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

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

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 AYJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG04 AYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG04 AYJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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