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FG54 UFJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 116,874 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust poor fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 116,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,226 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACES

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER - BEAM PATTERN JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Fail 24 Sep 2014 110,212 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACES

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER - BEAM PATTERN JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,680 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)

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST AROUND CENTRE BOX AND CENYRE JOIN

Fail 5 Oct 2013 101,680 miles

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

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)

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST AROUND CENTRE BOX AND CENYRE JOIN

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 21 Sep 2011 84,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,908 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,905 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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FG54 UFJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG54 UFJ, 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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FG54 UFJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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