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FG04 VJV

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,280 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 150,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 142,612 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 19 May 2017 142,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,987 miles

N/s/f breather missing on strut

Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,981 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage Front bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f breather missing on strut

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,301 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 114,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,615 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 10 May 2012 90,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 82,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 68,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,354 miles

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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 VJV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green 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 VJV, 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 VJV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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