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FL04 XBA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

387,521 mi
Last recorded387,521 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 387,521 miles

Front registration plate delaminated

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

N/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

O/s/f handbrake cable outer sleeve worn

O/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 4 Aug 2012 387,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

N/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

O/s/f handbrake cable outer sleeve worn

O/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 30 Jun 2011 328,026 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 328,026 miles

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

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2010 295,964 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge/rear brake pads low/front brake imbalance

Fail 25 Nov 2010 293,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge/rear brake pads low/front brake imbalance

Pass 5 May 2010 271,496 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 271,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 251,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 230,081 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 230,081 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2008 188,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 147,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 147,482 miles

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

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front suspension leg damp

rear suspension /brake unit damp

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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FL04 XBA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL04 XBA, 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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FL04 XBA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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