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FG54 UKF

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 119,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front suspension unit damp with fluid. Not leaking during this inspection.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear suspension unit damp with fluid at bellows. Not leaking during this inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage All pipes and pump wet. Not leaking during inspection. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 119,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No discernible beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Insecure: Locknut loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No discernible beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Insecure: Locknut loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front suspension unit damp with fluid. Not leaking during this inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear suspension unit damp with fluid at bellows. Not leaking during this inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage All pipes and pump wet. Not leaking during inspection. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 108,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake imbalance @42%, this meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full brake effort. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At hose joint on axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 108,195 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake imbalance @42%, this meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full brake effort. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At hose joint on axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play detected in offside of steering rack. Unable to determine exact source during this inspection.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,666 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,333 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 72,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,768 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,184 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Fail 24 Oct 2012 44,693 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 18,672 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 11,005 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 UKF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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