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FG04 TCV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,535 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,524 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,524 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,351 miles

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

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

offside front,hand brake outer cable split

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front,hand brake outer cable split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,646 miles

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

front brakes on limit of imbalance

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,904 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,706 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake pad only contacting half of disc

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,474 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 TCV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG04 TCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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