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FG04 SZC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,701 mi
Last recorded182,701 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2015 182,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 182,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 173,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 155,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 98,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 84,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,142 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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FG04 SZC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 FG04 SZC, 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 FG04 SZC registered?

FG04 SZC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 SZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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